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?

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?

urmum · Answer

she should have divided

dukedadon · Answer

@urmum wrote:

she should have divided

beautiful explanation.

urmum · Answer

thank you

dukedadon · Answer

that didn't help ..

urmum · Answer

@dukedadon wrote:

that didn't help ..

ok she should have divided because PEMDAS-the next thing to do would be division

urmum · Answer

@urmum wrote:

@dukedadon wrote:

that didn't help ..

ok she should have divided because PEMDAS-the next thing to do would be division

not subtraction

dukedadon · Answer

but what does she forget to divide?

dukedadon · Answer

@vocaloid help?

urmum · Answer

@dukedadon wrote:

but what does she forget to divide?

she forgot to divide 8x by 24-hold on leme draw it

urmum · Answer

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