Ask Question
16 March, 02:01

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

+4
Answers (2)
  1. 16 March, 04:58
    0
    It would be B because 8 is a negative and you are trying to get rid of it
  2. 16 March, 05:19
    0
    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).
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question ✅ “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) ...” in 📘 Mathematics if you're in doubt about the correctness of the answers or there's no answer, then try to use the smart search and find answers to the similar questions.
Search for Other Answers