Question

Rahul solved the equation 2(x – 1/8 ) – 3/5x = 55/4.

In which step did he use the addition property of equality?


A. Step 1
B. Step 2
C. Step 3
D. Step 4

Answer 1

Step 3

Explanation:

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Answer 2

He used it in step 3. The Addition Property of Equality states that whatever you add to one side, you must add the same quantity to the other side. In this case, he added 1/4 to both sides.