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11 September, 16:26

The work of a student trying to solve the equation 3 (4x - 2) = 9 + 2x + 5 is shown below:

Step 1: 3 (4x - 2) = 9 + 2x + 5

Step 2: 12x - 2 = 14 + 2x

Step 3: 12x - 2x = 14 + 2

Step 4: 10x = 16

Step 5: x = 1.6

In which step did the student first make an error and what is the correct step?

A.) Step 2: 12x - 2 = 4 + 2x

B.) Step 2: 12x - 6 = 14 + 2x

C.) Step 3: 12x + 2x = 14 + 2

D.) Step 3: 12x - 2x = 14 - 2

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  1. 11 September, 16:32
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    The answer is B because you have to multiply everything in the parenthesis 3 times - 2 is - 6 so 12x - 6 = 14 + 2x
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