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3 February, 00:07

Clarence solved the equation 3 x + 15 = 33 and showed the following work. Did he do the work correctly?

3 x + 15 = 33

3 x + 15 - 15 = 33

3 x = 33

=

x = 11

Which of the following is true?

a. x is 11.

b. x should be 6.

c. x should be 16.

d. x should be 99.

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  1. 3 February, 03:00
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    Clarence solved the equation incorrectly because he didn't subtract 15 from both sides, just one side.

    Therefore:

    b. x should be 6
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