Question

2(x + 7) + 3x = 12 (given)

2x + 14 + 3x - 12 (?)
5x + 14 - 12 (simplify)
5x = -2 (subtraction)
x = -2/5(division)
What is the missing reason?
A)
Addition
B)
Subtraction
c)
Reflexive Property
D)
Distributive Property

Answer 1

It’s distributive because you multiplied the 2 to the x and the 7.