THE FACTOR TREE IS : 8=2^3
Answer:
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The error was done in Step E, because student did not multiply
by the negative sign in numerator. Step E must be
.
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The error was done in Step C, because the student omitted the
of the algebraic identity
. Step C must be 
Step-by-step explanation:
First image attached
The error was done in Step E, because student did not multiply
by the negative sign in numerator. The real numerator in Step E should be:

Hence, Step E must be
.
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The error was done in Step C, because the student omitted the
of the algebraic identity
. Step C must be 
And further steps are described below:
Step D

Which according to the Quadratic Formula, represents a polynomial with complex roots. That is: (
,
,
)


(Conjugated complex roots)
Step E

Step F

The equation is:
[e^x] [e^(2x)] = 4
1) Applying property of multiplication of powers wiith same base =>
e ^ (x + 2x) = 4
=> e ^ (3x) = 4
2) Applying logarigth properties
3x = ln(4)
=> x = ln(4) / 3 ≈ 1.38629 / 3 ≈ 0.4621
Answer: x = ln(4) / 3 ≈ 0.4621