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What is the correct reason for statement 2?

Prove: 4 + 3x + (x ∙ 2) = 5x + 4


Statements Reasons
1. 4 + 3x + (x ∙ 2) 1. Given
2. 4 + 3x + 2x 2.
3. 4 + 5x 3. Addition
4. 5x + 4 4. Commutative Property





Associative Property



Commutative Property



Multiplication



Addition

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The correct reason for statement 2 is multiplication.
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