The mistake made in Step 2 is from the previous step.
The correct answer for x should have been:
x = 5
A student solved the equation: x+2(x+1)=17
Step 1: x+2x+2=17
Step 2: 3x+2=17
Step 3: 3x=15
Step 4: x=45
(3 points)
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Identify the property used to arrive at Step 1: Response area
What step includes a mistake made from the previous step? Response area
What should have been the correct answer for x ?
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