I can't find anything wrong with it but I'm pretty sure thats not the right answer, please check? Review the steps used to solve the problem below. Explain whether the steps are correct or incorrect. If you find an incorrect step, explain what you would do to fix the mistake.

4 • (x + 2) = 14
Step 1: 4x + 2 = 14
Step 2: 4x = 12
Step 3: x = 3

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I can't find anything wrong with it but I'm pretty sure thats not the right answer, please check? Review the steps used to solve the problem below.  Explain whether the steps are correct or incorrect.  If you find an incorrect step, explain what you would do to fix the mistake.

4 • (x + 2) = 14 
Step 1: 4x + 2  = 14
Step 2: 4x = 12
Step 3: x = 3

anonymous · Answer

Distribute the 4. On step 1 you want "4x+8=14"

precal · Answer

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