Determine the first step to solve this equation.

120−8d=7


(1 point)
Responses

Add 120 to both sides of the equation.
Add 120 to both sides of the equation.

Subtract 120 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 120 from both sides of the equation.

Add 8 to both sides of the equation.
Add 8 to both sides of the equation.

Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.

Multiply -8 on both sides of the equation.

1 answer

To isolate the variable \( d \) in the equation \( 120 - 8d = 7 \), the first step is to subtract 120 from both sides of the equation. This essentially sets up the equation for further simplification.

So, the correct response is:

Subtract 120 from both sides of the equation.

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