A student solved the equation: x+2(x+1)=17x+2(x+1)=17 Line 1: x+2x+1=17 Line 2: 3x+1=17 Line 3: 3x=16 Line 4: x=16/3 (3 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Identify the Property used to go from Line 2 to Line 3: Subtraction Property of Equality
Which line has a mistake? Response area
What should have been the correct answer for the equation?
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The mistake is in Line 4. The correct answer for the equation should be x = 17/3.
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