The work of a student to find the dimensions of a rectangle of area 8 + 12x and width 4 is shown below:
Step 1: 8 + 12x
Step 2: 4(4) + 4(8x)
Step 3: 4(4 + 8x)
Step 4: Dimensions of the rectangle are 4 and 4 + 8x
In which step did the student first make an error and what is the correct step? (1 point)
Select one:
a. Step 2; 4(2) + 4x(2)
b. Step 2; 4(2) + 4(3x)
c. Step 3; 4 + (4 + 8x)
d. Step 3; 4 + (4 ⋅ 8x)