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18 February, 21:16

Anne solved 5 (2x) - 3 = 20x + 15 for x by first distributing 5 on the left side of the equation. She got the answer x = - 3. When she substituted-3 into the original equation her answer was incorrect. Explain Anne's error, and find the correct answer.

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  1. 18 February, 21:43
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    -9/5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    she should do the multiplying 5 and 2x first then do the calculation

    10x - 3 = 20x + 15

    -3 - 15 = 20x - 10 x

    -18 = 10x

    x = - 18/10➡ x = - 9/5
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