Question

Tina solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:

Step 1: 8x = 24
Step 2: x = 24 − 8
Step 3: x = 16

Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Tina's solution?

She did not divide 24 by 8.
She did not add 8 to 24.
She did not multiply 24 by 8.
She did not multiply 24 eight times.

Answer 1

It is the first one you have to divide 8 from both sides which will isolate x

Answer 2

so, its a? :)

Answer 3

yp its a

Answer 4

thank you guys! :)

Answer 5

no problem

Answer 6

anytime