SOLUTION: Fill in the missing justification in the following algebraic proof Given: 4(x-8)=2x+12 Prove: x=22 Statement Reason 4(x-8)=2x +12 Given 4x-32=2x+12 2x-32=12 2

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Question 1147430: Fill in the missing justification in the following algebraic proof
Given: 4(x-8)=2x+12
Prove: x=22
Statement Reason
4(x-8)=2x +12 Given
4x-32=2x+12
2x-32=12
2x=44
X=22
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Statement          Reason 
4(x-8)=2x +12      Given
4x-32=2x+12        Distributive
2x-32=12           "Addition" Property of Equality  (added -2x both sides)
2x=44              Addition Property of Equality
X=22               Multiplication Prop. of Equality  (by sides by 1%2F2)