Question

Which step should be completed first to solve the equation 8x-12=13?
A.Add 12 to both sides.
B.Add 13 to both sides.
C.Divide both sides by 8.
D.Subtract 13 from both sides.

Answer 1

A add 12 to both sides first 8x-12+12=13-12 theirfore 8x=-1 divide both sides by 8