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16 May, 23:08

Solve 3 (x + 5) = 2x + 35

Step 1: 3x + 15 = 2x + 35

Step 2: 5x + 15 = 35

Step 3: 5x = 20

Step 4: x = 4

Which is the first incorrect step in the solution shown above?

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  1. 16 May, 23:13
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    Step 2 and all that follows is wrong because it should equal 20
  2. 17 May, 00:48
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    The incorrect step is Step 2. You were supposed to subtract 2x and not add it.
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