Which identity or property is used during the first step when solving the equation 5 − 8x = 1/2 (4x − 1)

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Which identity or property is used during the first step when solving the equation 5 − 8x = 1/2 (4x − 1)

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Answer:

Explanation:

5-8x=1/2 (4x-1)

5-8x=2x-1/2

10-16x=4x-1

-16x-4x=-1-10

-20x=-11

x=11/20

Zebapy answered May 7, 2022

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Answer: Distributive Property

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Nicolas Goy answered May 12, 2022

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