3x − (8x − 2) = 4
Step 1: 3x − 4x + 1 = 4
Step 2: x + 1 = 4
Step 3: x + 1 − 1 = 4 − 1
Step 4: x = 3
Which step was the error made and why?
+179 From Step 0 --> Step 1
It should be equal to 3x - 8x + 2 = 4, not 3x-4x+1 = 4
From Step 0 --> Step 2
It should be eqaul to -x + 1 = 4 not x + 1 = 4.
