Question

Of the following options, what could be a possible first step in solving the equation 8x + 3 = 2x − 15?

Adding 8x to both sides of the equation
Adding 15 to both sides of the equation
Adding 3 to both sides of the equation
Adding 2x to both sides of the equation

Answer 1

B.Adding 15 to both sides of the equation.

A. Adding 8x to both sides wouldn't cancel anything out.
B. Adding 15 to both sides will cancel out 15 making it easier to solve for x.
C.Adding 3 to both sides will not cancel anything out.
D. Adding 2x to both sides won't cancel anything out.