A student is asked to solve the equation below and to justify her/his steps. Identify what, if anything, is incorrect in her/his math or justification. x + 6 = –10
Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given:
x + 6 = -10
Solve for x to justify the student's answer.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we simply need to transpose 6 to the other side of the equation, hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
x + 6 = -10
x = -10 - 6
x = -16
Final answer:
x = -16