Question

The solution of this equation has an error. Which of the following steps has an error

Answer 1

step 2

Explanation:

step 1 is good: -5x + 8 = 7

step 2 (error): meant to subtract 8 on both sides

-5x = 7 - 8

-5x = -1

step 3 : divide -5 on both sides

x = -1 / -5

x = 1/5