Examine the equation and solution method shown below. Indentify the error and then solve the equation using a valid solution method.
1. Find and explain the error in the solution method.
2. Solve the equation 3(3x+6+x)=1 using a valid solution method.
3. Explain each step in your solution method. Why is your method valid?
Pls Help. 100 points
1. Find and explain the error in the solution method.
2. Solve the equation 3(3x+6+x)=1 using a valid solution method.
3. Explain each step in your solution method. Why is your method valid?
Pls Help. 100 points
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semsee45
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Answer:
Question 1
The error is in step 2. They have subtracted from the left side of the equation, yet only subtracted 3 from the right side.
Questions 2 & 3
Solve:
Apply the distributive law :
Collect and combine like terms:
Subtract 18 from both sides:
Divide both sides by 12:
3 ( 3x + 6 + x ) = 1
Step 1, apply distributive method.
9x + 18 + 3x = 1
Step 2, simplify the following
12x + 18 = 1
Step 3, Change side
12x = -17
Final answer
x = -17/12
The error/mistake was in step 2 where [ 9x +3x = 12x ]
Recheck the answer
3 ( 3x + 6 + x ) = 1
3 ( 3(-17/12) + 6 + -17/12 ) = 1
1 = 1
Hence proved our solution is correct.