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Answer: $3.7
Step-by-step explanation:
23-20=3
3/2=1.5
20-1.5=18.5
18.5/5=3.7
Given:
The equation is

The incorrect solution steps are given.
To find:
The first error.
Solution:
We have,

Using distributive property, we get


The given step 1 is
, which is not correct.
Therefore, there is first error in step 1 because the distribution property is not used properly.
Hence, the correct option is D.
-(12x - 6) = 12x + 6
First, distribute the negative sign on the left side.
It is the same as multiplying the quantity in parentheses by -1.
-1(12x - 6) = 12x + 6
-12x + 6 = 12x + 6
Now, subtract 12x from both sides.
-24x + 6 = 6
Subtract 6 from both sides.
-24x = 0
Divide both sides by -24.
x = 0/(-24)
x = 0
Answer: x = 0