1. Step 2 typically involves applying a key operation or transformation from the first step's result. 2. To explain thoroughly, identify the exact operation: Are we simplifying, factoring, differentiating, or substituting? For instance, if Step 1 provided an expression and Step 2 asks for simplifying, we look for common factors or combine like terms. 3. Example: If Step 1 yields $$3x^2 + 6x$$, then in Step 2 factoring out the common factor 3x leads to $$3x(x+2)$$. 4. Step 3 often builds upon the prior result, such as solving an equation, applying a formula, or evaluating at specific values. 5. For example, if Step 3 asks to solve $$3x(x+2) = 0$$, set each factor equal to zero: $$3x=0 \Rightarrow x=0$$ and $$x+2=0 \Rightarrow x=-2$$. 6. This gives the solutions clearly and concludes the steps. If you provide the exact problem or steps, I can give more targeted explanations.