Sally worked the following equation on her paper. She checked her answer and found that is was incorrect. Identify her mistakes and explain to her how to correct them. (hint: There are 2 mistakes.)

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anonymous · Answer

3(8x-2) = 46 - 2(12x+1)
24x-6 = 46 - 24x + 2
24x -6 = 48 - 24x
48-6 = 48
48x = 42
x=42/48 or 7/8

anonymous · Answer

24x-6 = 46 - 24x + 2
48-6 = 48

hba · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

First mistake: -2(12x+1)=-24x+2  
It should be -24x-2

anonymous · Answer

Second mistake: 48-6=48

anonymous · Answer

because it wouldnt equal the same amount correct?

anonymous · Answer

can u help me solve this please Solve the following equation and show your work. 
2x + 2(x + 3) = 2(x + 7)