The work of a student to solve a set of equations is shown:
Equation A: y = 4 β 2z
Equation B: 4y = 2 β 4z
Step 1: β4(y) = β4(4 β 2z) [Equation A is multiplied by β4.]
4y = 2 β 4z [Equation B]
Step 2: β4y = 4 β 2z [Equation A in Step 1 is simplified.]
4y = 2 β 4z [Equation B]
Step 3: 0 = 6 β 6z [Equations in Step 2 are added.]
Step 4: 6z = 6
Step 5: z = 1
In which step did the student first make an error?
Step 1
Step 3
Step 4
Step 2