(08.05)
The work of a student to solve a set of equations is shown below:
Equation 1: m = 6 + n
Equation 2: 2m = 8 + 8n
Step 1:
−2(m) =
−2(6 + n)
2m =
8 + 8n
Step 2:
−2m =
−12 − 2n
2m =
8 + 8n
Step 3:
−12 − 2n =
8 + 8n
Step 4:
−20 =
10n
Step 5:
n =
−2
In which step did the student first make an error?
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5