Tyler tried to solve an equation step by step.
3(x+4)&=-18
3x+12&=-18 (Step 1)
3x&=-30 (Step 2)
x=-10 (Step 3)
Find Tyler's mistake.
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) Step 1
(Choice B) Step 2
(Choice C) Step 3
(Choice D) Tyler did not make a mistake
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The mistake made by Tyler is in Step 1. The correct equation after distributing the 3 is 3x + 12 = -54, not -18. Therefore, the correct answer is (Choice A) Step 1.
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