Question

Malloy solved the equation −5x − 16 = 8; his work is shown below. Identify the error and where it was made.
−5x − 16 = 8
Step 1: −5x − 16 + 16 = 8 + 16
Step 2: −5x = 24
Step 3: -5x/5=24/5
Step 4: x=24/5

a. Step 1: He should have subtracted 16 from each side.
b. Step 1: He should have divided both sides by −5.
c. Step 3: He should have multiplied both sides by −5.
d. Step 3: He should have divided both sides by −5.

Answer 1

Answer:

step 3 He should have divided both the sides by -5

Answer 2

Answer:

Step 3

Step-by-step explanations:

u multiplied both sides by -5 is extra step

u should divided by -5

where is sign of minus??

u should add that sign