79.3k views
2 votes
90 points!! Forreal!

What is the justification for each step in the solution of the equation?
−2(x−1)+12=4x−6
Select from the drop-down menus to correctly justify each step
-2(x-1)+12=4x-6 - (GIVEN)
-2+2+12=4x-6 - ______ ?
-2x+14=4x-6 - (COMBINE LIKE TERMS)
-2x=4x-20 - ________ ?
-6x=-20 - (ADDITON OR SUBTRACTION OF EQUALITY)
x=20/6 - _____ ?
x=10/3 - (SIMPLIFY)

User Adam Heath
by
8.6k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Distributive Property

Addition or Subtraction Property of Equality

Multiplication or Division Property of Equality

User Joe Wilson
by
8.4k points
2 votes
distribution, property of subtraction, property of division
User Yinsweet
by
7.2k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories