Question

Solve for x:

4x + 12 = 8 (given)

4x = -4 (subtraction)

x = -1
What is the reason for the last step in the argument?
A) division
B) addition
C) subtraction
D) symmetric property

Answer 1

Answer:symmetric property

Explanation:

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Answer 2

A) Division

We can solve the problem as:

4x + 12 = 8 (Given)

4x = -4 (Subtraction)

x = -1 (Division)

We divide so we can simplify x to where it's x by it self.

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