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Question
Find and correct the errors in the statement: x + 2x + 3x = 5x
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Solution
L.H.S = x + 2x + 3x =1x + 2x + 3x = x(1 + 2 + 3) = 6x ≠ R.H.S.
The correct statement is x + 2x + 3x = 6x
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