Ask Question
11 August, 18:24

Find the error and explain why:

1. 9x+2=x+5

9x+2=6

9x=4

x=4/9

2. 3 (x-4) + 5=12

3x+4+5=12

3x+9=12

3x=3

x=1

+4
Answers (1)
  1. 11 August, 18:45
    0
    1) 9x + 2 = x + 5 - --> 9x + 2 = 6

    subtracted X from one side but not the other

    2) 3 (x-4) + 5 = 12 - --> 3x + 4 + 5 = 12

    didn't distribute correctly: 3 (x-4)

    multiplied the X by 3 but not the - 4
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Find the error and explain why: 1. 9x+2=x+5 9x+2=6 9x=4 x=4/9 2. 3 (x-4) + 5=12 3x+4+5=12 3x+9=12 3x=3 x=1 ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers