Question

Liam is solving the equation 7x+6(x+3)=83 . His steps are shown below. What mistake did Liam make while solving? 7x+6(x+3)=83 7x+6x+3=83 13x+3=83 13x+3−3=83−3 13x=80 13x13=8013 x=6213 (1 point) Responses Liam did everything correctly. Liam did everything correctly. Liam forgot to distribute the 6 to the 3. Liam forgot to distribute the 6 to the 3. Liam should have added 3 to both sides of the equation rather than subtracting. Liam should have added 3 to both sides of the equation rather than subtracting. Liam should have subtracted 13 from both sides of the equation rather than dividing

Answer 1

Liam forgot to distribute the 6 to the 3.