SOLUTION: Please Help me solve this proof: Given: 2(x-3) = 8 Prove: x = 7 Statements: Reasons: 1.) 2(x-3)= 8 1.) G

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Question 459500: Please Help me solve this proof:
Given: 2(x-3) = 8
Prove: x = 7
Statements: Reasons:
1.) 2(x-3)= 8 1.) Given

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given: 2(x-3) = 8
Prove: x = 7
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2(x-3) = 8
x-3 = 4
x = 7
I wouldn't call that a proof.
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Given: 2(x-3) = 8
Prove: x = 7
2(x-3) = 8
2(7-3) = 8
2*4 = 8
8 = 8