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The table shows the solution to the equation |2x - 41- 3 = 3:

Step 1 12x - 4 =-3+3
Step 2 12x - 40
Step 3 2x - 4 = 0
Step 4 2x=4
Step 5 x = 2
Which is the first incorrect step? (1 point)
A) Step 1
B) Step 2
C)Step 3
D) Solution is correct

User Onevcat
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Answer:

i would say step 3 (but the whole solution till step 3 is also wrong/weird)

Explanation:

from your equation this will be the solution

12x - 41 - 3 = 3

12x - 44 = 3

12x = 47

User Coffemanz
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