HURRY!! explain the error in this simplification.
show your work as you correct the error.

There is an error in the second step. Before cross multiplying the denominators, LCM of the values should be taken.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1; 1 - = .

By taking an LCM of x-2 on the LHS, we get

- = ,

as both terms on the LHS have same denominator, we can add them up,

= = .

Step 2; Now we cross multiply the denominators.

(x - 4) × (x + 2) = (x + 1) × (x - 2),

x² - 2x - 8 = x² - x - 2,

(x² - 2x - 8) - (x² - x - 2) = 0.

x² - x² - 2x + x - 8 + 2 = 0,

-x -6 = 0,

x = -6.

By simplifying the given expression, we get x = -6.

there would be 162.15 calories in this cereal.

step-by-step explanation:

my dear correct answer is option number 3