Jerry solved this equation: 3 (x - 2) = 13 In which step did Jerry make an error?
1. 3x -
3
=
4
+
13
6
3
4
9
12
13
6
3
4
2. 3x
4
3. 3x =
26
12
35
4. 3x =
12
O In step 2, he should have subtracted from both
4
sides.
O In step 3, he should have found an LCD of 10.
O In step 4, he should have subtracted 9 from 26.
In step 5, he should have multiplied both sides by
1
3
5.
12
105
6. X =
103