The work of a student to solve a set of equations is shown: Equation A: y = 4 − 2z Equation B: 4y = 2 − 4z Step 1: −4(y) = −4(4

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The work of a student to solve a set of equations is shown: Equation A: y = 4 − 2z Equation B: 4y = 2 − 4z Step 1: −4(y) = −4(4

− 2z) [Equation A is multiplied by −4.] 4y = 2 − 4z [Equation B] Step 2: −4y = 4 − 2z [Equation A in Step 1 is simplified.] 4y = 2 − 4z [Equation B] Step 3: 0 = 6 − 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? (5 points)

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