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When solving the equation -2(x - 3) - 5= -3x+5 Randy wrote his first step as -2(x - 3) - 3x + 10 Which property justifies Randy's first step? A)Commutative Property B)Distributive Property C)Addition Property
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When solving the equation -2(x - 3) - 5= -3x+5 Randy wrote his first step as -2(x - 3) - 3x + 10 Which property justifies Randy's first step?

A)Commutative Property
B)Distributive Property
C)Addition Property of Equality
D)Multiplication Property of Equality

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The answer would most likely be B) Distributive Property as he had used it on the left side, but was incorrect as he did it to both sides.
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