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Which step has a mistake and why?PLEASE HELP

Which step has a mistake and why?PLEASE HELP-example-1

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Answer:

Step 2 is the mistaken step. Because 3x would be subtracted by the x. (3x - x) You should have 2x = -8

Explanation:

3x + 2 = x -6

3x-x = -6-2

2x= -8

x = - 4

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