Question

The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation

7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10:

Step 1: 7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10
Step 2: 7x + 8 − 3x = 4
Step 3: 4x + 8 = 4

Which of these is most likely the next step?

4x = 12
4x = 4
4x = −4
4x = −12

Answer 1

The answer is C. 4x = −4

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Answer 2

Step 3: 4x+8=4
Step 4: 4x=4-8 ⇒4x=-4

Answer: Step 4: 4x=-4

Step 5: x=-4/4=1