Question

6. The steps to solve the equation (x + 5)2 - 3x = x2 - 3 are shown below:
Step 1: x2 - 10x + 25 - 3x = x2 - 3
Step 2: -13x + 2x = -3
Step 3: -13x = -28
Step 4: x = 28/13
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Given that the solution is incorrect, in which step was the first mistake made and what is the
correct solution to the equation?
(1 Point)


Stepl; -4
Step2; 4.
Step3; -23Step4; 123​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The steps to solve the equation (x + 5)2 - 3x = x2 - 3 are shown below:

Step 1: x2 - 10x + 25 - 3x = x2 - 3

Step 2: -13x + 2x = -3

Step 3: -13x = -28

Step 4: x = 28/13

*

Given that the solution is incorrect, in which step was the first mistake made and what is the

correct solution to the equation?

(1 Point)

Stepl; -4

Step2; 4.

Step3; -23Step4; 123