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The solution of this equation has an error. Which of the following steps has the error?

18 − (3x + 5) = 8
Step 1: 18 − 3x + 5 = 8
Step 2: -3x + 23 = 8
Step 3: -3x = -15
Step 4: x = 5

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Answer:

Step 1

Step-by-step explanation:

18 − (3x + 5) = 8

Step 1: 18 − 3x + 5 = 8

Correct Step 1: 18 - 3x - 5 = 8

Step 2: -3x + 23 = 8

Step 3: -3x = -15

Step 4: x = 5

The distributive property was applied incorrectly on Step 1.

Answer: Step 1

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