Question

What is the reason for each step in the solution of the equation?

18−2x=4x

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Answer 1

Given

Addition property of equality

Division property of equality

Explanation:

The first line is given.

Next 2x was added to each side. The addition property of equality says that for an equation to stay in balance, it you add something to one side of the equation, you have to add that same thing to the other side of the equation.

The same is true for the division property.