SOLUTION: Hello, I need help with this Statement/Reasons type question.
Complete the following solution by filling in the missing statements and reasons.
•Statement: x-2(3x-4)=8 Reaso
Question 1039101: Hello, I need help with this Statement/Reasons type question.
Complete the following solution by filling in the missing statements and reasons.
•Statement: x-2(3x-4)=8 Reason:Given
•Statement:_________ Reason:Distributive Property
•Statement:-5x+8=18 Reason:Simplify
•Statement:_________ Reason:____________
•Statement: x=-2 Reason:____________
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Number
Statement
Reason
1
x-2(3x-4)=18
Given
2
x-6x+8=18
Distributive Property
3
-5x+8=18
Simplify
4
-5x=10
Subtraction Property of Equality
5
x = -2
Division Property of Equality
Notes:
In step 2, we multiply the -2 by each term inside the parentheis.
In step 4, we subtract 8 from both sides.
In step 5, we divide both sides by -5 to isolate x