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What is the first step to solving this equation?

3x - 8 = 4

A)
Divide each side by 3
B)
Add 8 to each side
C)
Subtract 8 from each side
D)
Multiply each side by 3

User Trouselife
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Answer:

The answer is C

Explanation:

It's always the first step to make the 2nd number on the left hand side 0 and then subtract the number on the right hand side by that same number (in this case 8).

User Victor Chekalin
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It would be B because 8 is a negative and you are trying to get rid of it
User Ehsan Jeihani
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