Steps to Solve a Multi-Step Equation Quick Check

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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

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.

8 is the first term in the equation.
8 is the first term in the equation.

He needs to follow the order of operations.

Answer 1

The correct response to why Jonny subtracts 8 from both sides of the equation \(8 + 3n = 20\) is:

8 is attached to 3n by addition.

By subtracting 8 from both sides of the equation, Jonny is isolating the term with \(n\) on one side, which is necessary for solving for \(n\).