For which equation is the order of steps to first divide both sides by 6 and then to add 8 to both sides?(1 point)

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6(x + 8) = 48
6 left parenthesis x plus 8 right parenthesis equals 48

6(x − 8) = 48
6 left parenthesis x minus 8 right parenthesis equals 48

6x − 8 = 48
6 x minus 8 equals 48

8(x − 6) = 48
8 left parenthesis x minus 6 right parenthesis equals 48

Answer 1

The correct equation for which the order of steps to first divide both sides by 6 and then to add 8 to both sides is:

6(x + 8) = 48

Here’s the reasoning:

1. Start with the equation \(6(x + 8) = 48\).
2. Divide both sides by 6: \[ x + 8 = 8 \]
3. Then, add -8 (or equivalently, add 8 to both sides): \[ x = 0 \]

In this scenario, you can clearly see that the order of operations as indicated fits the steps you outlined.