jgthecrazy jgthecrazy
  • 13-11-2020
  • Mathematics
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Javier solved the equation shown
8(9 + x) = 192
72 + x = 192
x = 120
Which mistake did Javier make in his calculations?

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seguraal seguraal
  • 13-11-2020

Answer:

8 should be multiplied in the parenthesis

Step-by-step explanation:

8(9 + x) = 192

72 + 8x = 192

8x = 120

x = 4

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riverwalker riverwalker
  • 13-11-2020

Answer:

Javier needs to distribute the 8 to the entire parenthesis expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

8(9+x) = 192

72+8x=192

8x=120

x=15

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