Question

Jordan solved the equation −7x + 25 = 48; his work is shown below. Identify the error and where it was made.

−7x + 25 = 48
Step 1: −7x + 25 − 25 = 48 − 25
Step 2: −7x = 23
Step 3: negative seven times x over seven = twenty-three over seven
Step 4: x = twenty-three over seven

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Identify the error and where it was made. −7x + 25 = 48. Step 1: −7x + 25 − 25 = 48 − 25. Step 2: −7x = 23. Step 3: ...