SOLUTION: (given) 3(x-2)= 17 (1st step) 3x-6=17???? Which of the following properties is a justification for the 1st step? a. Distributive pro. b. Transit

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Question 82028: (given) 3(x-2)= 17
(1st step) 3x-6=17????
Which of the following properties is a justification for the 1st step?
a. Distributive pro.
b. Transitive pro. or equality
c. associative pro. of addition
d. commutative pro. of addition
Answer by BurningFlame_marc(77) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer would be a.
I recommend that you see the lessons about properties.