Question

The following equation has been solved for X.

What property is used to reach to step one?

4(5x-8)=28. (Justification)

20x-32=28 (STEP 1)

20x. = 60 ( STEP 2)

X. =. 3. (STEP 2)


A. Addition property of equality

B. Subtraction property of equality

C. Multiplication property of equality

D. Division property of equality

E. Distributive property

Answer 1

is below

Explanation:

E. Distributive property

Hope this helps

Answer 2

E

Explanation:

4(5x - 8) = 28 ← multiply each term in the parenthesis by 4

20x - 32 = 28

This is making use of the distributive property