Question

Complete the following table with the properties used to

solve
4(x + 3) = 20.
Statements
Proof
4(x + 3) = 20
Given
4x + 12 = 20
4x = 8
x = 2

Answer 1

x = 2

distributive property of equality, subtraction property of equality, and division property of equality

Explanation:

(Proof is in parenthesis)

4(x + 3) = 20 (Given)

4x + 12 = 20 (distributive property of equality)

4x = 8 (subtraction property of equality)

x = 2 (division property of equality)