Find the Mistake: provided below is a solution to the equation 3x - 8 = 2x + 12. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line # 3x - 8 = 2x + 12
1 3x = 2x + 20
2 5x = 20
3 x = 4

Question

Find the Mistake: provided below is a solution to the equation 3x - 8 = 2x + 12. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line #	3x - 8 = 2x + 12
1	3x = 2x + 20
2	5x = 20
3	x = 4

anonymous · Answer

1 3x = 2x + 20 is True

anonymous · Answer

Since you add 8 to both side :  3x -8  + 8 = 2x + 12  + 8
                                        -->   3x              = 2x + 20

anonymous · Answer

the correct answer is x=20

kymber · Answer

The mistake is in line two, 2x should be subtracted, not added! :]|dw:1332986712313:dw|