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The work of a student to solve the equation 2(3x-4)= 8 + 2x + 4 is shown below.

Step 1: 2(3x-4)= 8+2x+4
Step 2: 5x6 = 12 + 2x
Step 3: 5x-2x = 12 +6
Step 4: 3x = 18
Step 5: x = 6
In which step did the student first make an error and what is the correct step?
O Step 2; 6x6 = 2(6+ x + 2)
O Step 2; 6x8 = 12 + 2x
O Step 3; 5x-2x = 12-6
O Step 3; 5x + 2x = 12 +6

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step 2, 6x +8 = 12+2x
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