he steps that Lauren used to simplify an expression are shown.

Question

Given expression: 1 (x + 2) • 4
4
Step 1: 1 •
4 • (x + 2).
4 1
Step 2: 1 • (x + 2)
Step 3: x + 2

Which statements are valid?

Answer 1

- The given expression is multiplied by 1 in Step 1.
- In Step 2, the denominator 4 is cancelled out with the numerator 4, resulting in the expression being simplified.
- In Step 3, the simplified expression is x + 2.