Locate where the error has occurred in the problem below. Explain what the error is and how it can be fixed.
Line 1 -18 – 6x = 6(1+3x)
Line 2 -18 – 6x = 6 + 18x
Line 3 -18 = 6 + 12x
Line 4 -24 = 12x
Line 5 -2 = x
sorry for got to ask how to solve this and thanks
it should be
18-6x=6 (1+3×)
18-6x=6+18x
12-6×=18×
12=24×
×=.5
If you look at it and solve it on your own its easy to figure out an awnser
Line 1 -18 – 6x = 6(1+3x)
Line 2 -18 – 6x = 6 + 18x [add 6x to both sides]
Line 3 -18 = 6 + 12x [here is where the error is. When you add 6x to the right hand side, it should be
Line 4 -24 = 12x 18x + 6x=24x NOT 12x that you have]
Line 5 -2 = x [So, line 3 and 4 should have 24x on the right hand side]
Line 4 -24=24x divide both sides by 24
Line 5 x= -1
