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A bear was climbing a tree. It took a few steps forward and then slipped a few steps backward. After taking 12 total steps of equal distance, it was back at its starting position. How many steps did the bear take in the forward and backward directions?

A7 steps forward and 5 steps backward

B4 steps forward and 8 steps backward

C5 steps forward and 7 steps backward

D6 steps forward and 6 steps backward