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The work of a student to solve a set of equations is shown below:

Equation 1: m=8+2n
Equation 2: 4m =4+4n

Step 1: -4(m)=-4(8+2n)
4m = 4 + 4n

Step 2: -4m=-32-8n
4m = 4 +4n

Step 3: -4m+4m= -32 - 8n + 4n

Step 4: 0= -32 - 4n

Step 5: n=-8

In which step did the student first make an error?

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Answer: Step 3

Step-by-step solution: I took the quiz

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Answer:

step 3

Explanation:

just took the quiz and i got it right by answering step 3

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