Charlie solved an equation, as shown below: Step 1: 5x = 30 Step 2: x = 30 – 5 Step 3: x = 25 Part A: Is Charlie's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation. (6 points) Part B: How many solutions will this equation have? (4 points) Unsubscribe · Report · Tue Mathematics
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1. Charlie's solution is incorrect because Charlie subtracted 5 instead of dividing 5. Charlie should do Step 1: 5x = 30 Step 2: x = 30÷5 Step 3: x = 6 2. This equation has 1 solution
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