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Determine the reason for step 1 in the following algebraic proof.

Determine the reason for step 1 in the following algebraic proof.-example-1
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Answer:

Option (3)

Explanation:

Given : 3x + 12 = 8x - 18

To prove : x = 6

Statements Reasons

1). 3x + 12 = 8x - 18 1). Given

2). 12 = 5x - 18 2). Subtraction property of equality

3). 30 = 5x 3). Addition property of equality

4). 6 = x 4). Division property of equality

5). x = 6 5). Symmetric property

For step 1 in the given proof Option (3) will be the answer.

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