Find the error in the solution, and then solve it correctly. 7x+18+3x=5 7x+18=2 7x=-16 x= (blank) was subtracted from the left side, but (blank) was subtracted from the right side. the subtraction property of equality states that you can subtract the same number from each side and the equation will remain true. but 3x and 3 are not the same number (unless x is (blank) ) fill in the blanks.

you forgot the options, but i found them anyways, the correct answer is "john wilson believes that words and actions based on the intellect are superior to those based on emotions".

john wilson is depicted as an extremely intelligent man. the point of the excerpt is to make a sort of distinction between emotional and rational intelligence. he happens to have both attributes, but he clearly favors his intellectual gifts. at the same time, because of his religious background, he's a little bit conflicted with this and it makes him ashamed.

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