Question

Which property is used in the first step to solve this equation?

4(x-6)=5
4x-24=5
4x=29
x=29/4

addition property of equality
distributive property
division property of equality
commutative property

Answer 1

The first step is Distributive Property.

Answer 2

Distributive property.

Explanation:

Distributive property because 4 multiplies the terms in the parenthesis x and -6 obtaining 4x-24.