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Harrizon [31]
2 years ago
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Maricella solves for x in the equation 4 x minus 2 (3 x minus 4) + 4 = negative x + 3 (x + 1) + 1. She begins by adding –4 + 4 o

n the left side of the equation and 1 + 1 on the right side of the equation. Which best explains why Maricella’s strategy is incorrect?
Mathematics
1 answer:
Troyanec [42]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:

It is wrong because she should simplify both sides of the equation,distribute, combine like terms,subtract and divide to get the final answer.

4x−2(3x−4)+4=−x+3(x+1)+1

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4x−2(3x−4)+4=−x+3(x+1)+1

4x+(−2)(3x)+(−2)(−4)+4=−x+(3)(x)+(3)(1)+1(Distribute)

4x+−6x+8+4=−x+3x+3+1

(4x+−6x)+(8+4)=(−x+3x)+(3+1)(Combine Like Terms)

−2x+12=2x+4

−2x+12=2x+4

Step 2: Subtract 2x from both sides.

−2x+12−2x=2x+4−2x

−4x+12=4

Step 3: Subtract 12 from both sides.

−4x+12−12=4−12

−4x=−8

Step 4: Divide both sides by -4.

−4x−4=−8−4

x=2

Answer:

x=2

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