Benjamin solved the equation 3+/2=10 and justified each step as shown. identify benjamin’s error and fix his mistake. 3+x/2=10 given x/2=7 multiplication property of equality x=14 subtraction property of equality

How to solve the equation properly:

3 + x / 2 = 10

Multiply 2 on both sides.

3 + x = 20

Subtract 3 from both sides.

x = 17.

What he did wrong:

He subtracted the three on both sides before he multiplied the two. This will make him get the incorrect answer because he did it in the wrong order.

Hope this helps!

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