Question

Find the Mistake: provided below is a solution to the equation 4m − 8 = 2m. Choose the statement that is true about the given solution.
Line # 4m − 8 = 2m
1 −2m − 8 = 0
2 −2m = 8
3 m = −4

The entire solution is correct.
The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in Line #1.
The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in Line #2.
The provided solution is wrong. There is a mistake in Line #3.

Answer 1

@satellite73 @dhernandezcruz

Answer 2

The provided solution is wrong there is a mistake in Line #1.

Instead of -2m it should be 2m.
The correct answer would be:
4m-8=2m
2m-8=0
2m=8
m=4

Answer 3

@katrynakay