Here are the answers to your questions:
Question 1
A) Identify the first step in solving this equation for x: \(-3 = x^4 + 2\).
Response: Subtract 2 from both sides.
Question 2
A) What is the solution of the equation \(10z - 6 = 24\) solving for z?
Response: 3
Question 3
A) Jonny is solving this equation for n: \(8 + 3n = 20\). His first step is to subtract 8 from both sides of the equation. Why?
Response: 8 is attached to 3n by addition.
Question 4
A) Samuel is solving an equation for y. His first step is to add 7 to both sides. Which equation is he solving?
Response: \(2y - 7 = 15\)
Question 5
A) Kelia is solving an equation for x. Her second step is to multiply both sides of the equation by 4. Which equation is she solving?
Response: \(6 + x/4 = 1\)
If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!