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tamiatha

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3(5x - 1) = 3x + 3 solve

my solution
15x - 3 = 3x + 3
12 - 3 = 3
12x = 6
x = 2

what is wrong with my solution
my school has indicated that this is an incorrect answer
 
Re: equation

tamiatha said:
3(5x - 1) = 3x + 3 solve

my solution
15x - 3 = 3x + 3
12 - 3 = 3
12x = 6 <<< correct upto here

12*x/12 = 6/12

x = 1/2


x = 2

what is wrong with my solution
my school has indicated that this is an incorrect answer
 
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