Answer
The 3 was not fully distributed in 3(x + 3), meaning the right answer would be x = (7/3)
Work Step by Step
The correct answer is
Step 1) (8/3) = (x=3/2)
Step 2) 16 = 3x + 9
Step 3) 7 = 3x
Step 4) x = (7/3)
Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)
by Charles, Randall I.
Published by
Prentice Hall
ISBN 10:
0133281140
ISBN 13:
978-0-13328-114-9
Chapter 2 - Solving Equations - 2-7 Solving Proportions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 128: 51
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