Tina solved an equation incorrectly, as shown below:


Step 1: 8x = 24

Step 2: x = 24 − 8

Step 3: x = 16


Which statement best explains why Step 2 is incorrect in Tina's solution?


She did not divide 24 by 8.

She did not add 8 to 24.

She did not multiply 24 by 8.

She did not multiply 24 eight times