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When solving an equation, Bianca's first step

is shown below. Which property justifies
Bianca's first step?
Original Equation:
2(x + − 2) =
=
-4
First Step:
2x + 4 = -4
division property of equality
distributive property of
multiplication over addition
multiplication property of equality
O addition property of equality

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Answer: associative property of adding

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