The correct response is: 8 is the first term in the equation.
When solving an equation, it is important to isolate the variable on one side of the equation. In this case, by subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation, Jonny is removing the constant term (8) from the left side and leaving only the variable term (3n). This allows him to isolate the variable and continue solving for n.
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)
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8 is attached to 3n 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.
He needs to follow the order of operations.
He needs to follow the order of operations.
8 is the first term in the equation.
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