Question

23.

Given:
5x-18= 3x + 2
Prove:
x = 10
Statement
2. 5x = 3x + 20
3.
Reason
2.
3. Subtraction Property
4. Division Property

Answer 1

x = 10

Explanation:

5x - 18 = 3x +2 ( subtract 3x from both sides )

2x - 18 = 2 ( add 18 to both sides )

2x = 20 ( divide both sides by 2 )

x = 10