Two Martians, Splott and Fizzle, have solved the equation 2x + 4 = –3x + 14. Examine the work of Splott and Fizzle. Identify any errors in the Martians’ calculations and explain, using complete sentences, what corrections they should make.

Splott Fizzle
2x + 4 = –3x + 14 2x + 4 = –3x + 14
2x + 4 + 3x = –3x + 14 + 3x 2x + 4 – 2x = –3x + 14 – 2x
5x + 4 =

Question

Two Martians, Splott and Fizzle, have solved the equation 2x + 4 = –3x + 14. Examine the work of Splott and Fizzle. Identify any errors in the Martians’  calculations and explain, using complete sentences, what corrections they should make.

Splott	Fizzle
2x + 4 = –3x + 14	2x + 4 = –3x + 14
2x + 4 + 3x = –3x + 14 + 3x	2x + 4 – 2x = –3x + 14 – 2x
5x + 4 =

anonymous · Answer

Hi! Welcome to Open Study.  This is a math problem, so if you could please post it in the Mathematics section, so you can receive help! This is the History Section :)