119k views
1 vote
Fill in the missing work and justification for step 2 when solving 3(x + 2) = 12.

Step Work Justification
1 3(x + 2) = 12 Given
2
3 3x + 6 − 6 = 12 − 6 Subtraction Property of Equality
4 3x = 6 Simplify
5 Three times x over three equals six over three Division Property of Equality
6 x = 2 Simplify


3x + 6 = 12; Distributive Property
3x + 2 = 12; Distributive Property
3x + 6 = 12; Multiplication Property of Equality
3x + 2 = 12; Multiplication Property of Equality

Fill in the missing work and justification for step 2 when solving 3(x + 2) = 12. Step-example-1

1 Answer

4 votes

Answer:

  • 3x + 6 = 12; Distributive Property

Explanation:

  • 3(x + 2) = 12

The next step is:

  • 3*x + 3*2 = 12
  • 3x + 6 = 12

This is a distributive property

Correct choice is A

User ViSa
by
8.8k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Categories