10 points
3. Austin solved the equation as shown below. Which describes the error
that Austin made in his work?
Austin's Work:
-3 + 7x - 9 + 8x = 54
15x - 6 = 54
15x = 60
x = 4
A. Austin did not combine 7x and 8x correctly.
B. Austin did not combine -3 and -9 correctly.
C. Austin did not divide correctly
D. Austin did not make an error in his work.