Find the Mistake: Provided below is a solution to the equation 8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line # 8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2
1 6x + 7 = 25
2 x + 7 = 19
3 x = 12

Question

Find the Mistake: Provided below is a solution to the equation 8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line #	8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2
1	6x + 7 = 25
2	x + 7 = 19
3	x = 12

buttermequeasy · Answer

The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #1.

The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #2.

The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #3.

The entire solution is correct.

saifoo.khan · Answer

it's in front!!! SPOT IT.

buttermequeasy · Answer

Aha I see it.

anonymous · Answer

Line #	8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2
1	6x + 7 = 25 (Should not work on both sides of equation)
2	x + 7 = 19 (Must Subtract Before Dividing and Cannot subtract 6 from 25)
3	x = 12 (Answer is wrong because of bad math practices)
How it should be done:
1      6x + 7 = 27 - 2
2      6x = 18
3      x = 3