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In what step is there first an error. Please explain the error and how to correctly work the problem.

Given: 2(10-13x)+9x=-34x+60

Step 1: 20-26x+9x=-34x+60

Step 2: 17x=-34x+40

Step 3: 51x = 40

Step 4: x=40/51

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Vimal1

Answer:

Step 2 has the error

1. The whole number (20) was left out

2. Adding different signs, we subtract and retain the sign from the larger number

Correction:

Step 2: 20 - 17x = 34x + 60

Step 3: -17x -34x = 60 - 20

Step 4: -51x = 40

Step 5: x = 40/-51

teddybear09
In step 2 there is. -26x+9x is equal to -17x

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