Question

Linear equation: -1

2
(6x + 10) = 13
Step 1: –3x – 5 = 13
Step 2: –3x = 18
Step 3: x = –6
Which sequence describes the inverse operations used for steps 2 and 3 to solve the linear equation?
the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality
the addition property of equality and then the multiplication property of equality
the subtraction property of equality and then the division property of equality
the subtraction property of equality and then the multiplication property of equality

Answer 1

A) the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality

Explanation:

Answer 2

The right answer is:

the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality

Explanation:

Given equation and steps to solve it are:

Step 1: –3x – 5 = 13

Step 2: –3x = 18

Step 3: x = –6

In step two, -5 has to be removed from left hand side of the equation so additional property of equality will be used i.e. adding 5 on both sides

Similarly in the third step, to remove -3 with x , division property of equality will be used i.e. dividing both sides by -3

Hence,

The right answer is:

the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality