I will give medals to who ever can best explain to me how to do this! :)

An equation and the steps to solve it are shown below:

2x - one over four of (12x + 4) = 3

Step 1: 2x + 3x + 1 = 3
Step 2: 5x + 1 = 3
Step 3: 5x + 1 - 1 = 3 - 1
Step 4: 5x = 2

In which step was the error made and why?

Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used

Step 2, because the terms have been added incorrectly

Step 3, because a number has been subtracted from both sides of the equation

No error was made

Question

I will give medals to who ever can best explain to me how to do this! :)

An equation and the steps to solve it are shown below:

2x - one over four of (12x + 4) = 3

Step 1: 2x + 3x + 1 = 3
Step 2: 5x + 1 = 3
Step 3: 5x + 1 - 1 = 3 - 1
Step 4: 5x = 2

In which step was the error made and why?

 Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used

 Step 2, because the terms have been added incorrectly

 Step 3, because a number has been subtracted from both sides of the equation

 No error was made

anonymous · Answer

I think if the equation was 
2x−14(12x+4)=3
 then it would be wrong from step one but if the equation was 
2x+3x+1=3

then the anwer would be No error was made

anonymous · Answer

So im assuming the answer would be A ?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

just put your questions in the reply box? you don't have to though

anonymous · Answer

I can try...