Question

Jonny is solving this equation for n : 8 + 3n = 20 . His first step is to subtract 8 from both sides of the equation. Why?(1 point) Responses 8 is attached to 3n by subtraction. 8 is attached to 3 n by subtraction. He needs to follow the order of operations. He needs to follow the order of operations. He needs to reverse the order of operations. He needs to reverse the order of operations. 8 is the first term in the equation.

Answer 1

Jonny subtracts 8 from both sides of the equation because 8 is attached to 3n by subtraction.