Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A student checks whether x=3x = 3 satisfies the equation 2x+4=112x + 4 = 11 and writes the following steps: 2(3)+4=6+4=11.2(3) + 4 = 6 + 4 = 11. a. (i) Identify the arithmetic error in the student’s working. b. (ii) Perform the correct calculation and state whether x=3x = 3 is a solution of the equation.

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