alfonsogranielcarril
alfonsogranielcarril alfonsogranielcarril
  • 25-08-2020
  • Mathematics
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What common error(s) did this student make? What is the correct solution for x? Please help

What common errors did this student make What is the correct solution for x Please help class=

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jawayriyya
jawayriyya jawayriyya
  • 25-08-2020

Answer:

10x - 5(x - 1) = 20

10x - 5x + 5 = 20

5x + 5 = 20

5x = 20 - 5

5x = 15

x = 15/5

x = 3

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altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 25-08-2020

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The first error was in the 2nd line:  -5(x - 1) is -5x + 5, not -5x - 5 = 20.

Continuing the solution:

10x - 5x + 5 = 20

Combining like terms, we get

5x = 15, and so x = 3

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