Question

. What is the justification for each step in the solution of the equation?

Fill in the empty boxes with the justification.

15x – 8 = −6 (2+8x) + 42

15x – 8 = −6 (2+8x) + 42 Given
15x – 8 = −12 − 48x + 42 a.
15x − 8 = 30 − 48x b.
63x – 8 = 30 Addition Property of Equality
63x = 38 c.
x = 38/63 Division Property of Equality

Answer 1

a,d,f

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

A. Distributive property.

B. Combine like terms.

C. Addition property of equality.