Angelique Wiggins

Mathematics

7 September, 15:42

Consider the sequence of steps to solve the equation:

x - 33 = x + 3

Step 1 ⇒ x - 3 = 3 (x + 3)

Step 2 ⇒ x - 3 = 3x + 9

Step 3 ⇒ x = 3x + 12

Step 4 ⇒ - 2x = 12

Step 5 ⇒ x = - 6

Identify the property of equality which yields

Step 1.

A) Division Property

C) Subtraction Property

B) Addition Property

D) Multiplication Property