The steps below show the incomplete solution to find the value of x for the equation

Question

7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10:

Step 1: 7x + 8 − 3x = −6 + 10
Step 2: 7x + 8 − 3x = 4
Step 3: 4x + 8 = 4

Which of these is most likely the next step? (4 points)

4x = 12

4x = 4

4x = −4

4x = −12

Answer 1

4x = -4