Question

Using two or more complete sentences, describe and correct the error in the solution.

Solve for x.

Answer 1

what do you think the error is

Answer 2

@blaz3

Answer 3

@b1az3

Answer 4

Keep in mind that math problems need to follow the Order of Operations
usually this is taught as PEMDAS

P = Parentheses
E = Exponents
M & D = Multiplication & Division (left to right)
A & S = Addition & Subtraction (left to right)

> I'm suggesting here that a mistake was made that violates the order of operations

Answer 5

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Angle
Keep in mind that math problems need to follow the Order of Operations
usually this is taught as PEMDAS

P = Parentheses
E = Exponents
M & D = Multiplication & Division (left to right)
A & S = Addition & Subtraction (left to right)

> I'm suggesting here that a mistake was made that violates the order of operations
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{End of Quote}}\)
I kinda was going to have them explain what it was but that's ok