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  • 12-02-2022
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your friend solved the equation 4x+24-2=7(4x+2) and got x=16. what error did your friend make? what is the correct solution?

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Dolphinci
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  • 12-02-2022

Answer:

the correct answer is 3

Step-by-step explanation:

4x+24-2=7(4x+2)

4x+22=7*4x+2*7

4x+22=28x+14

4x-28x=14-22

-24x=-8

24x=8

x=3

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