Question

To solve the equation 2(x - 1) = 8, you use the_______ to rewrite 2(x - 1) as 2x - 2.

Answer 1

Answer:5

Explanation:

2(x-1)=8

divide both sides by 2

2(x-1) ➗ 2=8 ➗ 2

x-1=4

Add 1 to both sides

x-1+1=4+1

x=5

Answer 2

the distributive property