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when solving the equation 5x-3=5, MaReeco rewrote the equation as 5x =2.Did MaReeco perform an acceptable move to this equation? why or why not?​

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Answer:

Please check the explanation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation

[tex]5x-3=5[/tex]

MaReeco's rewrote equation is given by

[tex]5x = 2[/tex]

As MaReeco subtracted 3 to the right side of the equation, which imbalanced the equation. Hence, it is not correct.

Correction:

For the next step, MaReeco should have added 3 to both sides

i.e.

[tex]5x-3+3=5+3[/tex]

[tex]5x=8[/tex]

Therefore, the acceptable move would have been:

  • [tex]5x=8[/tex]