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Emily is solving the equation 2(x + 9) = 4(x + 7) + 2. Her steps are shown.
Choose the first step in which Emily made an error.

(20 Points) Emily is solving the equation 2(x + 9) = 4(x + 7) + 2. Her steps are shown-example-1
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between step 2 and step 3 emily subtracted 2 instead of adding 2
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