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8 March, 15:30

Item 11

What is the justification for each step in the solution of the equation?

54+2x=5x-3 (2+6x)

Select from the drop-down menus to correctly justify each step.

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  1. 8 March, 15:35
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    54+2x=5x-3 (2+6x) = Given

    54+2x=5x-6-18x = Distributive Property

    54+2x=-13x-6 = Combine Like Terms

    54=-15x-6 = Subtraction Property of Equality

    60=-15x = Addition Property of Equality

    -4=x = Division Property of Equality
  2. 8 March, 15:43
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    54+2x=5x-3 (2+6x)

    54+2x=5x-6-18x

    2x-5x+18x=-6-54

    15x=-60

    x=-60:15

    x=-4
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