Question

Noah is solving an equation, and one of his moves is unacceptable. Here are the moves he made.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. When you divide both sides by 2x = 6x it could lead us to think that there is no solution while, in fact, the solution is x = 0.

Step-by-step explanation:

The solution is correct up to the step 2x = 6x

2x = 6x

Subtract 2x from both sides.

0 = 4x

Divide both sides by 4.

x = 0

You cannot divide both sides by x since x could be zero, and in fact, it is.

Answer: b. When you divide both sides by 2x = 6x it could lead us to think that there is no solution while, in fact, the solution is x = 0.