Question

Step 1: 4y − 2y − 4 = −1 + 13

Step 2: 4y − 2y − 4 = 12
Step 3: 2y − 4 = 12

Which of these is most likely the next step?

Answer 1

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btw
the next step should be

(add 4 to both sides)
2y = 16
or
2y - 4 + 4 = 12 + 4