document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=82028>Question 82028</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\">  (given) 3(x-2)= 17                         \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(1st step) 3x-6=17????\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Which of the following properties is a justification for the 1st step?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "a. Distributive pro.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b. Transitive pro. or equality<BR>\n" );
document.write( "c. associative pro. of addition<BR>\n" );
document.write( "d. commutative pro. of addition </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The answer would be a.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I recommend that you see the lessons about properties. </SPAN>\n" );
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