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Asked by becky

1. Sam solved the following problem:

-4x + 5 > 29
-4x + 5 - 5 > 29 - 5
-4x > -24
-4x/-4 > -24/-4
x > 6

What were his two mistakes? (3 points)
5 years ago

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Answered by Writeacher
https://www.jiskha.com/questions/1782590/sam-solved-the-following-problem-4x-5-29-4x-5-5-29-5-4x-24-4x-4
5 years ago
Answered by becky
Thank you
5 years ago
Answered by Reiny
Notice Henry picked up the 2nd mistake in the link provided by Writeacher.
5 years ago
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome. =)
5 years ago

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