Question

Lin was looking at the equation 2x − 32 + 4(3x − 2462) = 14x.

Answer 1

Answer: Lin is correct but her thinking is wrong.

Step-by-step explanation:

2x-32+4(3x-2462)=14x

First solve parentheses: 2x-32+12x-9842=14x (you distribute the 4).

Then add common factors on the same side of the equal signs:

14x-9880=14x

When solving for x you would subtract 14x giving you:

-9880=0 which would never be true.