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Ashanti started to solve the linear equation 2x − 3 − 8x = 33. She first transformed the equation by combing like terms which resulted in 10
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Ashanti started to solve the linear equation 2x − 3 − 8x = 33. She first transformed the equation by combing like terms which resulted in 10x – 3 = 33. a) Did she transform the equation correctly? b) If not, find and explain Ashanti’s error.
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2021-08-15T00:40:55+00:00
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Answer:
a)No
Step-by-step explanation:
2x – 8x = -6x instead of 10x.
So it shoukd be -6x – 3 = 33