The error is in step 2. if you are performing an operation on one side of the equation, it must be performed on the entire expression. you can’t only divide by 2 on one term, you must do it to everything in the equation. instead, you could add 6 to both sides first, giving you 2x = -4. Then you can divide by 2 on both sides. the answer is -2.
Find the area of the squares.
4 ×4 = 16
Find the area of the wall.
20 × 10 =200
Divide 200 by 16.
200 ÷ 16 = 12.5
You need 12.5 squares.
Answer:
4 & 17/20
Step-by-step explanation: