What property of equality is illustrated by the following statement? If 3 x = y and y = 4x - 5 then 3x = 4x - 5. A Distributive property B Reflexive property C Transitive property D Symmetric property

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Meryl asked May 15, 2022

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What property of equality is illustrated by the following statement?

If 3 x = y and y = 4x - 5 then 3x = 4x - 5.
A Distributive property
B Reflexive property
C Transitive property
D Symmetric property

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Meryl asked May 15, 2022

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Answer:

A. Distributive Property

Explanation:

Both 3x and 4x-5 equal y therfore both expressions equal each other.

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