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Mathematics, 21.11.2019 23:31 naomicervero

Edward solved the equation 4x + 1 = 5x + (−5) using these steps.

1. add 4 negative x-tiles to both sides.

2. add 5 negative unit tiles to both sides.

3. solution x = −4.

what was edward’s mistake?
in step 1, he had to add 4 positive x-tiles.
in step 2, he had to add 5 positive unit tiles.
in step 3, the solution should be x = 4.
edward did not make a mistake.

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