Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.3 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides - Exercises - Page 23: 25

Answer

Second step $2c-6=4$ is wrong.

Work Step by Step

The given equation is $\Rightarrow 5c-6=4-3c$ Add $3c$ to each side. $\Rightarrow 5c-6+3c=4-3c+3c$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow 8c-6=4$ Hence, the second step $2c-6=4$ is wrong.
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