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Irina18 [472]
2 years ago
14

Andre and Diego were each trying to solve 2x+6=3x−8. Describe the first step they each make to the equation. The result of Andre

's first step was -x+6=-8. The result of Diego's first step was 6=x−8.
Mathematics
1 answer:
Oksi-84 [34.3K]2 years ago
3 0

Answer:

  • Andre subtracted 3x from both sides
  • Diego subtracted 2x from both sides

Step-by-step explanation:

<u>Andre</u>

Comparing the result of Andre's work with the original, we see that the "3x" term on the right is missing, and the x-term on the left is 3x less than it was. It is clear that Andre subtracted 3x from both sides of the equation.

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<u>Diego</u>

Comparing the result of Diego's work with the original, we see that the "2x" term on the left is missing, and the x-term on the right is 2x less than it was. It is clear that Diego subtracted 2x from both sides of the equation.

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<em>Comment on their work</em>

IMO, Diego has the right idea, as his result leaves the x-term with a positive coefficient. He can add 8 and he's finished, having found that x=14.

Andre can subtract 6 to isolate the variable term, and that will give him -x=-14. This requires another step to get to x=14. Sometimes minus signs get lost, so this would not be my preferred sequence of steps.

As a rule, I like to add the opposite of the variable term with the least (most negative) coefficient. This results in the variable having a positive coefficient, making errors easier to avoid.

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