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A mistake was made in the steps shown to simplify the expression. Which step includes the mistake?

9/2+ 3(4 – 1) – 7 + 23
Step 1: = 9/2+ 3(3) — 7 + 23
Step 2: = 9/2 + 3(3) - 7 + 8
Step 3: =15/2 (3) — 7+8
Step 4: =45/2 - 7+8
Step 5: =31/2 +8
Step 6: =47/2

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step 2 how did the 8 get there?
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Answer: step 3 maybe?

Explanation:

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