SOLUTION: 5(2x + 4) = 50 (Given) 10x + 20 = 50 (Distributive Property) 10x = 30 (?) x = 3 (Division Property) Fill in the missing reason for the argument shown.

Question 1011487: 5(2x + 4) = 50 (Given)
10x + 20 = 50 (Distributive Property)
10x = 30 (?)
x = 3 (Division Property)

Fill in the missing reason for the argument shown.

A) multiplication

B) division property

C) transitive property

D) subtraction property

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5(2x + 4) = 50 (Given)
10x + 20 = 50 (Distributive Property)
10x = 30 (?)
x = 3 (Division Property)

Fill in the missing reason for the argument shown.
D) subtraction property
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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