Question

What is the reason for each step in the solution of the equation?

−6x = −2 (x + 12)
Drag and drop the reasons into the boxes to correctly complete the table.
−6x = −2 (x + 12) ________________________
−6x = −2x − 24 ________________________
−4x = −24 _________________________________
x = 6 _________________________________
Distributive Property or Division Property of Equality or Associate Property or Given, or Addition Property of Equality

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The given equation is

`- 6x = - 2(x + 12)`

Given

`- 6x = - 2x -24`

Distributive Property

`- 4x = - 24`

Addition property of equality;

`x = 6`

Division property of equality.