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
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.
8 is the first term in the equation.
8 is attached to 3n by subtraction.
1 answer
None of the given responses accurately explain why Jonny subtracts 8 from both sides of the equation. The correct answer is that Jonny subtracts 8 from both sides to isolate the variable, n, and keep the equation balanced.