Question

When solving the given equation, what is the first step?

(a)
Given: x - 3=8
А
Add 3 to both sides
B
Subtract 3 from both sides
C
Multiply -3 to both sides
D
Divide -3 from both sides
(b) What is the solution to the give equation?
Given: 1 - 3 = 8

Answer 1

don't know actually but I can elaborate the solution

Explanation:

x-3=8

x=8+3

x=11

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

You are given that x - 3 = 8

It's an equation. The first thing you do is add or subtract when you are learning how to handle equations. This is a level 1 equation. That means that the solution is just to add or subtract something.

In this case, x has 3 taken away from it. So you have to get x by itself. The way to do that is to add 3. Then the -3 on the left disappears.

x - 3 + 3 = 8+3

x = 11

The answer is A