Statement | Reason |
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1. 5+5(x+6)=50 | Given |
2. 5+5x+30=50 | Distributive Property |
3. 5x+35=50 | Combining Like Terms |
4. 5x+9+26=50 | Breaking up 35 into 9+26 |
5. 5x+9+26+(-26)=50+(-26) | Additive Property of Equality |
6. 5x+9+(26+(-26))=50+(-26) | Associative Property of Addition |
7. 5x+9+0=24 | Adding terms |
8. 5x+9=24 | Additive Identity Property |