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What is the justification for step 2 in the solution process?12 - x = 7x +32Step 1: -X = 7x + 20Step 2: -8x = 20

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Answer:

The subtraction property of equality

Option A is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is:

12 - x = 7x + 32

Subtract 12 from both sides

12 - 12 - x = 7x + 32 - 12

-x = 7x + 20 (Step 1)

From step 1 above, subtract 7x from both sides

-x - 7x = 7x - 7x + 20

-8x = 20 (Step 2)

Since we subtracted 7x from both sides to get step 2, the justification for step 2 is the subtraction property of equality

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