An equation and the steps to solve it are shown below:
3x - alt= (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? (1 point)

Question 19 options:
1) Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used
2) Step 2, because the terms have been added incorrectly
3) Step 3, because numbers have been added to both sides of the equation
4) No error was made

Question

An equation and the steps to solve it are shown below:
3x -   alt= (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? (1 point)

Question 19 options:
	1)	Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used
	2)	Step 2, because the terms have been added incorrectly
	3)	Step 3, because numbers have been added to both sides of the equation
	4)	No error was made

anonymous · Answer

what does - alt mean?

anonymous · Answer

@bobmath sorry its supposed to be 1
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anonymous · Answer

ok so 3x - 1 = (8x - 2) - 4 ?

anonymous · Answer

or + 4 because I'm confused by the equals sign before the 4

anonymous · Answer

3x - 1= (8x - 2) = 4       @bobmath
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anonymous · Answer

Step 1 is wrong. If 8x - 2 = 4, then 3x - 4x + 1 cannot equal 4

anonymous · Answer

Thank You!

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome