Question

Hailey solves the equation shown.

14(2−x)=5+3x
In which step does Hailey make her first error?

Step 1: 12−x=5+3x

Step 2: 12=5+4x

Step 3: −92=4x

Step 4: −98=x

Answer 1

First step is incorrect

Explanation:

14(2-x)=5+3x multiply 14 by 2 and 14 by -x

28-14x=5+3x subtract 5

23-14x=3x add 14x

23=17x divide by 17

x=23/17 or 1 6/17