Question

1. in the equation $8m + 3 = 11$, identify the operator before the equals sign.

a. =
b. 11
c. 8
d. +

Explanation:

Operators are symbols that perform operations on values. In the equation \(8m + 3 = 11\), the part before the equals sign is \(8m + 3\). Here, "+" is the operator (addition), while "=", "11", and "8" are not operators (they are an equality symbol, a constant, and a coefficient respectively). Thus, the operator before the equals sign is "+".

Answer:

d. +