Ben solved an equation as shown below, equation 2 (-3×+1)=9×-8. what did he do wrong. step1. -6×+2=9×- 8. step2. -6×+9×=-8+2. step3. 3x=-6. step4. x=-2

failed to evaluate 9 × - 8

2( - 3x + 1) = 9 × - 8

- 6x + 2 = - 72 ( subtract 2 from both sides )

- 6x = - 74 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

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