Question 10 of 18 in Algebra 3

Algebra 3

3 marks · Normal

Solve the equation:

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x=3 (±0.05)

Common mistakes: Leaving equation unsimplified; sign error when multiplying both sides

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Marking points

M1 · 1 mark · Clears fractions by multiplying both sides by 3 (follow-through)

M2 · 1 mark · Correctly collects like terms/prepares to isolate x (follow-through)

A1 · 1 mark · Arrives at x = 3 (follow-through)

Worked solution

Multiply both sides by 3 to clear fraction:

Rearrange:

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