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What is the reason for each step in the solution of the equation? −5(x−6)=10x

−5(x−6)=10x

−5x+30=10x

30=15x

2=x


Division Property of Equality
Commutative Property
Addition Property of Equality
Given
Distributive Property

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The reason for each step in the solution of the equation −5(x−6)=10x is given as follows:

Statement Reason
−5(x−6)=10x Given

−5x+30=10x Distributive Property

30=15x Addition Property of Equality

2=x
Division Property of Equality
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