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17 January, 09:09

The equation below was solved incorrectly. Study the work below. 5 = - 3 (x - 1) Step 1: 5 = - 3x + 3 Step 2: 2x = 3 Step 3: x = 3/2 1. Describe the mistake in the work shown above.

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  1. 17 January, 09:16
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    Answer:Step 2 is incorrect because - 3x would go to the left side by adding it. Example: 3x=3-5

    Which would equal to 3x=-2

    Then theanswer would be x=-2/3
  2. 17 January, 09:31
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    X = - 2/3
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