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Carlos made the mistake that he did not combine like terms (3 x and 2 x) properly and did not use addition property of equality.
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
Carlos did the work as 3 x + 2 x - 6 = 24
We need to find his mistake that he made in above given.
Here, he did not add the like terms (3 x and 2 x)
3 x + 2 x = 5 x
Therefore, his work should be
5 x - 6 = 24
Also, he did not use addition property of equality. It means the equation remains same even though the same number gets added on both sides. It would be
5 x - 6 = 24
+ 6 = + 6
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5 x = 30
Dividing 30 by 5, we get answer as '6'. Hence,
= 6
So, stated the above two are the mistakes found in carlos work.
The general equation of line with the slope "m" and passing points (a,b) is :
y - b = m (x -a)
In the given question:
Slope m = -2, passing points (a,b) = (4,-4)
Substitute the value of a = 4, b = -4 in the general equation of line
The equation with the slope -2 and passing points (4,-4) is 2x + y = 4
Answer : 2x + y = 4