Question
The problem below was solved incorrectly. Identity the error that was made and the step where it occurred.
step 1: 2x - 8 = 4x + 6
step 2: -2x - 8 = 6
step 3: -2x divided by -2 = -2 divided by -2
step 1: 2x - 8 = 4x + 6
step 2: -2x - 8 = 6
step 3: -2x divided by -2 = -2 divided by -2
Answers
GPT 3.5
The error that was made is in step 2.
In step 2, the left side of the equation should be "-2x - 8" instead of "-2x + 8".
In step 2, the left side of the equation should be "-2x - 8" instead of "-2x + 8".