Question

Which table best represents the steps to solve the equation 8 + alt= = 4?
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1)
Step Justification
Step 1: alt= = 4 + 8 The same number +8 can be added to both sides of the equation
Step 2: alt= = 12 Adding 8 and 4 on the right hand side
Step 3: x = 12 • 3 The same number 3 can be multiplied on both sides of the equation
Step 4: x = 36 Multiplying 12 and 3 on the right hand side
2)
Step Justification
Step 1: alt= = 4 - 8 The same number -8 can be added to both sides of the equation
Step 2: alt= = -4 Adding -8 and 4 on the right hand side
Step 3: x = -