Question

Ben solved an equation as shown below, Equation 2 (-3×+1)=9×-8. what did he do wrong. step1. -6×+2=9×- 8. step2. -6×+9×=-8+2. step3. 3x=-6. step4. x=-2

Answer 1

He just switched sides of the variables and numbers. Instead if adding the opposite.

Answer 2

failed to evaluate 9 × - 8

2( - 3x + 1) = 9 × - 8

- 6x + 2 = - 72 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

- 6x = - 74 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x = $\frac{-74}{-6}$ = $\frac{37}{3}$