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Each step in a procedure to solve this equation is shown.

Equation: 5x - 7 = 3(x + 1)
Step 1: 5x - 7 = 3x + 3
Step 2: 2x - 7= 3
Step 3: 2x = -4
Step 4: x= -2

In which step is the first error made?

A. from the original equation to step 1

B. from step 1 to step 2

C. from step 2 to step 3

D. from step 3 to step 4

User Jvous
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From step 2 to 3

It should be
2x = 10
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Answer:

C. from step 2 to step 3

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