Gwendolyn is asked to solve the equation –4(x – 3) = 20. She shows the work below and states that the solution is x = –8.
–4(x – 3) = 20
–4x + 12 = 20
–4x = 32
x = –8
Unfortunately, Gwendolyn's work is flawed. Explain the flaw in Gwendolyn's work
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it should have been -4x+12=20
-4x=8
x=-2
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