The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of n for the equation 4n − 2n + 4 = −1 + 17:

Question

Step 1: 4n − 2n + 4 = −1 + 17
Step 2: 4n − 2n + 4 = 16
Step 3: 2n + 4 = 16

Which of these is most likely the next step? (5 points)

2n = 12

2n = 4

2n = 8

2n = 20

Answer 1

2n = 12