The incomplete work of a student to solve an equation is shown below:

Step 1: 4x + 12 = 4

Step 2:?

Step 3: x = - 8 : 4

Step 4: x = - 2

What is the missing Step 2?

a. 4x = 8

b. 4x = 16

c. 4x = - 16

d. 4x = - 8

Let's solve your equation step-by-step. 4x + 12 = 4

Step 1: Subtract 12 from both sides. 4x + 12 - 12 = 4-12 4x = - 8

Step 2: Divide both sides by 4. 4x / 4 = - 8 / 4 x = - 2

Answer: x = - 2

So the missing step would be 4x=-8 so your answer is D.

Good luck mate : P