The error in the given equation is that the product of 24 and x is equal to 8
while the original product according to sentence is of 8 and x which is equal to 24
Step-by-step explanation:
we will convert the given sentence into equation to compare it with the given equation.
Let x be the number
Then
"8 multiplied by a number x."
[tex]8x[/tex]
"24 is 8 multiplied by a number x."
24 is a product of 8 and x so
[tex]8x = 24[/tex]
The error in the given equation is that the product of 24 and x is equal to 8
while the original product according to sentence is of 8 and x which is equal to 24
Keywords: Equations, word problems
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