Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

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

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)
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