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3 November, 02:09

Step 1: 5 (2x + 5) = 100 Step 2: 10x + 5 = 100

Step 3: 10x = 95

Step 4: x = 9.5

What error did Andy make, and what is the correct solution to his problem?

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  1. 3 November, 02:23
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    He did not distribute the 5 to 5 so step two had to look like 10x+25=100
  2. 3 November, 02:30
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    He didn't state the collection of like term in step 1

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Step 1: 5 (2x + 5) = 100

    5*2x+5*5=100

    10x + 25=100

    Step2:Collect like term

    10x = 100-25

    Step 3:

    10x = 75

    Step 4: divide both side by 10

    10x/10 = 75/10

    X = 7.5
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