please help me explain what his mistake was. If possible does anyone think they can explain it in a simplified way? Thank You fo

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3 years ago

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2 answers:

slava [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-14T17:35:14+03:00

slava [35]3 years ago

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Answer:

Dont think eh multiplied both sides by 4. That would be the first step.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4(x+12)=2

multiply both sides by 4

x+12=8

move the 8 to the right side of the equation and change its sign

x=8-12

calculate

x= -4

goldfiish [28.3K] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-14T19:42:05+03:00

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Answer:

He didn't multiply 1/4 between both terms in the brackets.

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4(x+12)=2

1/4x+3=2

1/4x= -1

x= -4

Hope that makes sense!