Question

Donan solves the equation using the sequential steps below.

which property was applied from Step 1 to Step 2

Step 1: (4x+5)-2x=13
Step 2 (4x-2x) + 5=13
Step 3: 2x +5=13
Step 4: 2x=8
Step 5: x=4

The Associative Property

The Distributive Property

The Commutative Property

The Addition property of Equality

The Subtraction Property of Equality

Answer 1

Associative property

Explanation:

This property states that when three or more numbers are added (or multiplied), the sum (or the product) is the same regardless of the grouping of the addends (or the multiplicands).

eg. a+(b+c) is same as (a+b)+c