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19 May, 22:58

Solve: 7-4 (x-1) = 20 Step 1: 7-4x + 1 = 20

Step 2: 8-4x = 20.

Step 3: (-1/4) - 4x = 12 (-1/4)

Step 4: x=-3

Which is the First incorrect step in the solution shown above

A. Step 3

B. Step 4

C. Step 1

D. Step 2

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  1. 19 May, 23:08
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    C

    Step-by-step explanation:

    given 7 - 4 (x - 1) = 20 (Step 1 is to distribute the parenthesis)

    7 - 4x + 4 = 20 (not 7 - 4x + 1 = 20 ← - 1 is multiplied by - 4)

    Step 1 ← is incorrect → C
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