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25 March, 14:54

An equation and the steps to solve it are shown below: 5x minus one over five times the quantity 20x plus 5 equals 9 Step 1: 5x - 4x - 1 = 9 Step 2: x - 1 = 9 Step 3: x - 1 + 1 = 9 + 1 Step 4: x = 10 In which step was the error made and why? Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used Step 2, because the terms have been subtracted incorrectly Step 3, because a number has been subtracted from both sides of the equation No error was made

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  1. 25 March, 15:01
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    No error was made

    Step-by-step explanation:

    I just took the test.
  2. 25 March, 15:19
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    no error was made

    Step-by-step explanation:

    5x - 1/5 * (20x + 5) = 9

    distribute

    5x - 4x-1 = 9

    combine like terms

    x-1 = 9

    add 1 to each side

    x-1+1 = 9+1

    simplify

    x = 10
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