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Tobin is solving the equation 3(x - 1.25) = 11.25. His work is shown below.
3(x - 1.25) = 11.25
3x - 3.75 = 11.25
3x - 3.75 + 3.75 = 11.25 + 3.75
3x = 15
3x • 3 = 45.3
x = 135
What mistake did Tobin make?

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devishri1977

Answer:

Instead of dividing by 3, he multiplied by 3

Step-by-step explanation:

3x = 15

Divide both sides by 3

3x/3 = 15/3

x= 5

Antigratified

Answer:

C) Tobin should have divided by 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

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