When ms. shreve solved an equation in class, she checked her solution and found that it did not make the equation true! Examine her work below and find her mistake. Then find the correct solution.

5 (2-1) - 3=5+9

10-5-3=5+9

7*-5=5**9

12=4

=1/3

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Quinton Mccarthy

Mathematics

25 January, 16:39

When ms. shreve solved an equation in class, she checked her solution and found that it did not make the equation true! Examine her work below and find her mistake. Then find the correct solution.

5 (2-1) - 3=5+9

10-5-3=5+9

7*-5=5**9

12=4

=1/3

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Jensen Sparks · Answer 1

The first part of the second line, she left the - 5 there. The correct work and solution should be this:

5 (2x-1) - 3x=5x+9

7x - 5 = 5x + 9

2x-5=9

2x=14

x=7

When ms. shreve solved an equation in class, she checked her solution and found that it did not make the equation true! Examine her work below and find her mistake. Then find the correct solution.5 (2*-1) - 3*=5*+910*-5-3*=5*+97*-5=5**912*=4*=1/3

When ms. shreve solved an equation in class, she checked her solution and found that it did not make the equation true! Examine her work below and find her mistake. Then find the correct solution.

5 (2-1) - 3=5+9

10-5-3=5+9

7*-5=5**9

12=4

=1/3