Question

Drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof.

If −2(x+1)=8, then x=−5.
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Answer 1

The proof will be as follows

Statement Reason

1. -2(x+1) = 8 Given

2. -2(x+1)/ -2 = 8/-2 Division Property of equality

3. x+1 = -4 Simplifying

4. x+1-1 = -4-1 Subtraction property of Equality

5. x = -5 Simplifying

The option of Distributive property of equality will not be used ..