Question

Which of the following statements describes a correct method for solving this equation?
3x+5=8x
A.
Divide both sides of the equation by 8, and then add 5 to both sides.
B.
Add 3x to both sides of the equation, and then divide both sides by 5.
C.
Divide both sides of the equation by 8, and then subtract 5 from both sides.
D.
Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation, and then divide both sides by 5.

Answer 1

D. Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation, and then divide both sides by 5.