Any Quetion in the steps to solve it are shown below:
2x - 1/4 (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?
A)Step 1, because incorrect signs have been used
B)Step 2, because the term have been added incorrectly
C) Step 3, because a number has been subtracted from both sides of the equation
D) No error was made

Respuesta :

I'm pretty sure it was Step One. When you multiply -1/4, I don't think the symbol is supposed to change to an addition sign. It's supposed to still be a minus sign.