The word problem below can be solved in two different ways: Three times a number minus eight is equal to ten.

Using arithmetic it can be solved with two calculations:

Calculation A: 10 + 8 = 18

Calculation B: 18 ÷ 3 = 6

Using algebra it can be solved using an equation in three steps:

Step 1: 3n – 8 = 10

Step 2: 3n = 18

Step 3: n = 6

Which of the following comparisons is correct?

A.
Calculation B is the same as Step 2.

B.
Calculation B is the same as Step 3.

C.
Calculation A is the same as Step 1.

D.
Calculation A is the same as Step 3.

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