Question

Which properties did you use in solving the equation? Check all of the boxes that apply.

QESTION
Solve the equation based on the description “one-third of a number, decreased by 6, equals 11.”

ANSWERS
.the addition property of equality

.the multiplication property of equality

.the transitive property

the reflexive property

Answer 1

the addition property of equality

.the multiplication property of equality

Explanation:

1/3x - 6 =11

Add 6 to each side using the addition property of equality

1/3x-6+6 = 11+6

1/3x = 17

Multiply each side by 3, using the multiplication property of equality

1/3x *3 = 17*3

x = 54