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

A.) The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #1.
B.)The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #2
C.)The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in line #3
D.)The entire solution is correct.

Answer 1

@turtleluver

Is this correct so far?

8x + 7 − 2x = 27 − 2
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1.) 6x + 7 = 25