Question

Find the Mistake: Provided below is a solution to the equation 2x + 5 − 3 + 3x = 22 + 5. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line # 2x + 5 − 3 + 3x = 22 + 5
1 5x + 2 = 27
2 5x = 25
3 x = 5

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.

Answer 1

there is nothing wrong with the algebra there... :)

Answer 2

go through each step... you'll see it's ok.