Maura writes an expression equivalent to 8a-(-3-5a)-2a. Her work is shown below. 8a-(-3-5a)-2a Step 1: 8a+3-5a-2a Step 2: (8a-5a-2a)+3 Step 3:(3a-2a)+3 Step 4: a+3 In what step does Maura make a mistake? Describe her error and find the correct equivalent expression.

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