Question

Sarita showed the steps to solving the equation.

Answer 1

The option that explains Sarita's mistake is Sarita’s solution is correct. She made an error in her verification.

What was Sarita's mistake?

The given equation is: 5(x - 3) + 7(x + 4) = 73

In order to determine the value of x, take the following steps:

1. Apply the Distributive property:

5x - 15 + 7x + 28 = 73

2. Add similar terms together:

12x  + 13 = 73

3. Combine similar terms:

12x = 73 - 13

4. Add similar terms

12x = 60

5. Divide both sides of the equation by 12

x = 60 / 12

x = 5

In order to verify the answer, substitute for x in the given equation :

5(5 - 3) + 7(5 + 4) = 73

5(2) + 7(9) = 73

10 + 63 = 73

73 = 73

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