Identify the property used in the first five steps to solve the equation 2 (x - 5) - 6x = - 22

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Annie

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26 April, 12:18

Identify the property used in the first five steps to solve the equation 2 (x - 5) - 6x = - 22

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Macey Trevino · Answer 1

To answer this question, you need to multiply the number inside the bracket first. Then you can move the number to the right side of the equal sign and keep the x on the left side of the equal sign. The step would be like this

2 (x - 5) - 6x = - 22

(2x - 10) - 6x = - 22

2x - 6x = - 22 + 10

-4x = - 12

x = - 12/-4

x=3