MULTI STEP PROBLEM! IT'S A BIGGY!!!
Sam solved the equation 3x + 2 = -5(x – 2) incorrectly.
Examine Sam’s work and describe his mistake in words.

Step 1: 3x + 2 = -5x + 10
Step 2: -2x = 8
Step 3: x = -4
What is the correct solution to 3x + 2 = -5(x – 2) ?

Question

MULTI STEP PROBLEM! IT'S A BIGGY!!! 
Sam solved the equation  3x + 2 = -5(x – 2) incorrectly. 
Examine Sam’s work and describe his mistake in words.

Step 1:		3x + 2 = -5x + 10
Step 2:		     -2x = 8
Step 3:		        x = -4
What is the correct solution to 3x + 2 = -5(x – 2) ?

anonymous · Answer

never mind... this is super easy i don't need any help

anonymous · Answer

if that is the case...you might as well close this problem

anonymous · Answer

I did

anonymous · Answer

by the way....what did you get...I am curious

anonymous · Answer

Well, I have to solve it first now don't I. I'm doing that right now.

anonymous · Answer

It is x=1

anonymous · Answer

3x + 2 = - 5(x - 2)
3x + 2 = - 5x + 10
3x + 5x = 10-2
8x = 8
x = 1

you got it...way to go :)