Question

What steps should be followed to solve the following equation for x: -3x - 8 1 point= 4*Add 8 to both sides, then divide by 3Divide by -3, then add 8 to both sidesAdd 8 to both sides, then divide by -3Add 8 to both sides, then add 3 to both sides

Answer 1

1) Evaluating

-3x -8= 4 Adding 8 to both sides

-3x -8 +8=4+8

-3x = 12 Dividing both sides by 3

x=-4

2) Examining the options then

C Add 8 to both sides then divide both sides by 3