What is the first step to solving this equation?

3x - 8 = 4

A)

Divide each side by 3

B)

Add 8 to each side

C)

Subtract 8 from each side

D)

Multiply each side by 3

Question

Darren Esparza

Mathematics

1 February, 19:14

What is the first step to solving this equation?

3x - 8 = 4

A)

Divide each side by 3

B)

Add 8 to each side

C)

Subtract 8 from each side

D)

Multiply each side by 3

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Colin · Answer 1

The answer is C

Step-by-step explanation:

It's always the first step to make the 2nd number on the left hand side 0 and then subtract the number on the right hand side by that same number (in this case 8).

Wolfgang · Answer 2

It would be B because 8 is a negative and you are trying to get rid of it

What is the first step to solving this equation?3x - 8 = 4A)Divide each side by 3B)Add 8 to each sideC)Subtract 8 from each sideD)Multiply each side by 3

What is the first step to solving this equation?

3x - 8 = 4

A)

Divide each side by 3

B)

Add 8 to each side

C)

Subtract 8 from each side

D)

Multiply each side by 3