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worty [1.4K]
3 years ago
10

2x − 1/4 (12x + 4) = 3

Mathematics
2 answers:
irina1246 [14]3 years ago
3 0
Hi there! The answer is A.

In which step was the error made and why? The answer was in:
A.) Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used.

In the first step the parenthesis are worked out incorrectly. When we work out the parenthesis in a function we can for instance use the rainbow method. We mustn't forget the sign that is used in front of the parenthesis.

In this particular situation the sign in front of the parenthesis is − . This means we multiply a negative (outside the parenthesis) with a positive (inside the parenthesis) and therefore end up with a negative.

When the perenthesis had been worked out correctly, we would get the following.
2x - \frac{1}{4} (12x + 4) = 3

Rainbow method
2x - \frac{1}{4} \times 12x - \frac{1}{2} \times 4 = 3

Multiply
2x - 3x - 1 = 3

Collect terms
- x - 1= 3

Add 1 to both sides.
- x = 4

Divide by -1.
x = - 4

In short: the answer is A.
~ Hope this helps you!
dsp733 years ago
3 0
Hi there!
The answer is [ A. ]

EXPLANATION :-

[ A. ] - Incorrect signs have been used.

We must remember th' rules of multiplication while doing calculations.
Here, th' Parenthesis are work'd out incorrectly.

Now,

Let's look at th' correct answer. If th' Parenthesis worked out Correctly :-

2x - \dfrac {1}{4} (12x + 4) = 3

=> 2x - (\dfrac {12x}{4} + \dfrac {4}{4}) = 3

=> 2x - (3x + 1) = 3

=> 2x - 3x - 1 = 3

=> - x = 3 + 1

=> - x = 4

Dividin' by -1 :-

=> x = - 4

~ Hope it helps!
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