Tina solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 8x = 24

Step 2: x = 24 - 8

Step 3: x = 16

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Tina's solution?

She did not divide 24 by 8.

She did not add 8 to 24.

She did not multiply 24 by 8.

She did not multiply 24 eight times

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Olive Turner

12 November, 10:29

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Eden Kline · Answer 1

Step 1: 8x = 24

Step 2: x = 24 - 8

Step 3: x = 16

Step 2 should be: x = 24 / 8

Step 3 would result to: x = 3

She did not divide 24 by 8.

Tina solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:Step 1: 8x = 24Step 2: x = 24 - 8Step 3: x = 16Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Tina's solution?She did not divide 24 by 8.She did not add 8 to 24.She did not multiply 24 by 8.She did not multiply 24 eight times