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
13x/13= 80/13
x=6 2/13


(1 response is right)
Responses

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.
Liam should have subtracted 13 from both sides of the equation rather than dividing.

Liam forgot to distribute the 6 to the 3.
Liam forgot to distribute the 6 to the 3.

Liam did everything correctly.
Liam did everything correctly.

Answer 1

Liam should have added 3 to both sides of the equation rather than subtracting.