Question

Which is NOT a good reason to perform step 1 in the solution shown?

Answer 1

Answer:

B.) Divide by 8 because 8 is a factor of 48.

Step-by-step explanation:

It's true, it's just not a good reason.  Sometimes when we divide both sides of an equation by a number everything works out evenly, sometimes it doesn't, but either way it's a step toward the answer, maybe the last step.