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A student tries to solve the equation 2(x-7)+x-9. The student work is shown to the right describe the errors. Then solve the equation correctly

Respuesta :

Answer: 3x - 23

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the equation goes thus:

= 2(x-7)+x-9.

We have to open the bracket first

= 2x - 14 + x - 9

We then collect like terms

= 2x + x - 14 - 9

= 3x - 23

Therefore, the answer is 3x - 23

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