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28 June, 12:25

Jade solved the following equation:

3 + 5x - 7 = 3x - 9

Step

Work

Justification

1

5x + 3 - 7 = 3x - 9

Commutative property of addition

2

5x - 4 = 3x - 9

Addition property of equality

3

2x - 4 = - 9

Subtraction property of equality

4

2x = - 5

Addition property of equality

5

x = - 2.5

Division property of equality

Which step has an incorrect justification?

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  1. 28 June, 12:44
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    Step 2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    From the original equation to step 1, 5x and 3 have been switched. This is the commutative property of addition.

    From step 1 to step 2, 3 and - 7 have been combined to make - 4. This is not the addition property of equality; this is addition or simplification.
  2. 28 June, 12:53
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    its step 4
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