Correctly select the order of the steps to solve this equation.

1/4(8m+12)−7=−2

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To solve the equation \( \frac{1}{4}(8m+12)−7=−2 \), we follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Distribute \( \frac{1}{4} \) to the terms in the parentheses.

Step 2: Combine like terms to isolate the term with \( m \).

Step 3: Solve for \( m \) by isolating \( m \).

Step 4: Check the solution for correctness.

So the correct order will be:

  • Step 1: Distribute \( \frac{1}{4} \) to the terms in the parentheses.
  • Step 2: Combine like terms to isolate the term with \( m \).
  • Step 3: Solve for \( m \) by isolating \( m \).
  • Step 4: Check the solution for correctness.