𝑛
: 8 + 3n = 20
8
+
3
𝑛
=
20
. His first step is to subtract 8 from both sides of the equation. Why?(1 point)
Responses
8 is attached to 3n
3
𝑛
by subtraction.
8 is attached to 3 n by subtraction.
He needs to reverse the order of operations.
He needs to reverse the order of operations.
8 is the first term in the equation.
8 is the first term in the equation.
He needs to follow the order of operations.
1 answer
The correct response is:
8 is attached to 3n by subtraction.
By subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation, Jonny is isolating the term that contains \( n \) (which is \( 3n \)) to solve for \( n \). This step is important in maintaining the equality of the equation.
