Below are the steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: |x − 2| + 3 = 7
Step 2: |x − 2| = 7 − 3
Step 3: |x − 2| = 4

Which of the following is a correct next step to solve the equation?

a. x + 2 = −4
b. −x − 2 = 4
c. x + 2 = 4
d. x − 2 = −4