Step 1: 8x = 56
Step 2: x = 56 – 8
Step 3: x = 48

Part A: Is Sasha's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation.

Question

Step 1: 8x = 56
Step 2: x = 56 – 8
Step 3: x = 48

Part A: Is Sasha's solution correct or incorrect? If the solution is incorrect, explain why it is incorrect and show the correct steps to solve the equation.

anonymous · Answer

No, because in the first step, since it is multiplying, you need to divide to simplify. It is incorrect. 
Step 1: 8x=56
Step 2:   x=56/8
Step 3:  x= 7