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The incomplete work of a student to solve an equation is shown below:

Step 1: 4x + 12 = 4
Step 2: ?
Step 3: x = −8 ÷ 4
Step 4: x = −2

What is the missing Step 2?

4x = 8
4x = 16
4x = −16
4x = −8

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Answer: 4x = -8

Reasoning:
Multiply both sides by 4
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