Question

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of m for the equation 4m − 2m + 4 = −1 + 13:

Step 1: 4m − 2m + 4 = −1 + 13
Step 2: 4m − 2m + 4 = 12
Step 3: 2m + 4 = 12

Which of these is most likely the next step?

2m = 3
2m = 8
2m = 16
2m = 18

Answer 1

the second 2m=8
2m=12-4

Answer 2

B) 2m = 8

Explanation:

4m − 2m + 4 = −1 + 13

Here we have to solve for "m"

The given steps are:

Step 1: 4m − 2m + 4 = −1 + 13

Step 2: 4m − 2m + 4 = 12

Step 3: 2m + 4 = 12

The next step would be subtract 4 from both sides,

Step 4: 2m + 4 - 4 = 12 - 4

2m = 8

Therefore, the answer is B) 2m = 8