Question

An error was made while solving the equation. After Step 4, the value of x was incorrectly solved as - 1. Which change will correct the error that was made?

Given 18-10-8x - 2)
Step 1 18 - 10 + 8x + 16
Step 2 18-26 + 8x
Step 3 18 - 26 - 26 + 8x - 26
Step 4 - 8 = 8x
PLEASE HURRY

Answer 1

step 1: 18=10-8x+16

Explanation:

the person used the wrong sign in the first step, so their whole answer got messed up