Deepak wrote out the steps to his solution of the equation - 3x - 5 + 4x =

Deepak's Solution

Resulting equations

Steps

Use the distributive property to simplify.

-5+4x - 3x = -

2 Simplify by combining like terms.

+ X=

7

4

3 Use the addition property of equality.

5

2

+ X=-

7

4

+

10

4

2

4 Simplify by combining like terms.

3

X=

Which step has an incorrect instruction?

Question

2 October, 08:05

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Answers (1)

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Eleanor Savage · Answer 1

X=5

Step-by-step explanation:

-3x-5+4x=0

or,-3x+4x=0+5

or, x=5