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Sahil tried to solve an equation but couldn't reach to the correct answer.
Following were the steps performed by him to solve the expression.
Solve for `n: 3n + 5(n + 2) = 46 `
Step 1 : `3n+ 5n + 10 = 46 `
Step 2: `8n + 10 = 46 `
Step 3: `8n = 56 `
Step 4: `n= 56/8 = 7 `
Find the incorrect step.

A

Step 4

B

Step 3

C

Step 2

D

Step 1

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