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Consider the procedure used below to solve the given equation.
Given: 4(2x +5)-(3x-4)=15
Step 1: 8x+5-3x+4=24
Step 2: 5x + 9 = 24
Step 3: 5x = 24-9
Step 4: -5x = 15
Step 5:53= 15
Step 6: x=-3
Which statement about the solution of the given equation is true?
O The first mistake was made in Step 1.
O The first mistake was made in Step 2.
O The first mistake was made in Step 3.
O The answer is correct. Can you please show me the work please?

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Answer:

A. The first mistake was made is Step 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The first mistake was in Step 1. Take a look below to see how Step 1 should've been.

4(2x +5)-(3x-4)=15

Use distributive property.

4(2x +5)-(3x-4)=15

8x+20-3x+4=15

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