SOLUTION: solve 5(x-1)=8 in proof form

Algebra ->  Geometry-proofs -> SOLUTION: solve 5(x-1)=8 in proof form      Log On


   

Question 262728: solve 5(x-1)=8 in proof form
Answer by drk(1908) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
STATEMENT #1: 5(x-1)=8
REASON #1: given
STATEMENT #2: 5x - 5 = 8
REASON #2: distributive property
STATEMENT #3: 5x - 5 + 5 = 8 + 5
REASON #3: addition property of equality
STATEMENT #4: 5x = 13
REASON #4: additive inverse property
STATEMENT #5: 5x / 5 = 13 / 5
REASON #5: division property of equality
STATEMENT #6: x = 2.6
REASON #6: multiplicative inverse property