Question

Malloy solved the equation −5x − 16 = 8; his work is shown below. Identify the error and where it was made.

−5x − 16 = 8
Step 1: −5x − 16 + 16 = 8 + 16
Step 2: −5x = 24
Step 3: negative five times x over five = twenty-four over five
Step 4: x = twenty-four over five

Answer 1

He messed up in step 3. Do you think you know what it is?

Answer 2

Still here?

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

I'll give you a hint, it's after the equal sign.

Answer 5

O

Answer 6

I see know thanks

Answer 7

Do you want to put the answer just in case?

Answer 8

Idk