Question

Which table best represents the steps to solve the equation x over 8 - 5 = -1?

Step Justification
Step 1: x over 8 = -1 + 5 The same number + 5 can be added to both sides of the equation
Step 2: x over 8 = 4 Adding -1 and 5 on the right hand side
Step 3: x = 4 • 8 The same number 8 can be multiplied on both sides of the equation
Step 4: x = 32 Multiplying 4 and 8 on the right hand side

Step Justification
Step 1: x over 8 = -1 - 5 The same number - 5 can be added to both sides of the equation
Step 2: x over 8 = -6 Adding -1 and -5 on the right hand side
Step 3: x = -6 • 8 The same