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ANSWER FAST!!! Which property was used to write the equation in step 2?

ANSWER FAST!!! Which property was used to write the equation in step 2?-example-1

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Distributive property:

a(b - c) = ab - ac

5(x - 7) = 55

(5)(x) - (5)(7) = 55

5x - 35=55

User Shsmurfy
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Answer:

Distributive property

Explanation:

Distributive property clearly states that if a is multiplied to (b + c) then we get (ab + ac).

Or a(b + c) = ab + ac

Now we see the second step of the question

Step 1 : 5(x - 7) = 55

Step 2 5x - 35 = 55 [Distributive property]

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