A student simplifies 5(x+3) - 3x by distributing and combining all the terms.
1. 5(x+3)-3x This is what is given
2. 5x +15-3x After applying the Distributive Property
3. 2x+15
Adding Like Terms
4. 17x
Combining non like terms.
Which step contains the error?
O Step 4
O Step 1
O Step 2
Step 3