: 8 + 3n = 20
. His first step is to subtract 8 from both sides of the equation. Why?(1 point)
Responses
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.
8 is the first term in the equation.
8 is attached to 3n
by subtraction.
1 answer
Jonny's first step in solving the equation \( 8 + 3n = 20 \) is to subtract 8 from both sides because 8 is attached to 3n by addition. By subtracting 8 from both sides, he isolates the term containing \( n \) and simplifies the equation, making it easier to solve for \( n \). Thus, the correct response is:
8 is attached to 3n by subtraction.
