5(2x + 4) = 50 (Given) 10x + 20 = 50 (Distributive Property) 10x = 30 (?) x = 3 (Division Property) Fill in the missing reason f

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3 years ago

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or the argument shown. A) multiplication B) division property C) transitive property D) subtraction property

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mestny [16] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-12T17:25:28+03:00

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We go from 10x+20 = 50 to 10x = 30 after we subtract 20 from both sides. So we use the subtraction property (of equality).

Answer: Choice D

Archy [21] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-12T19:10:24+03:00

Archy [21]3 years ago

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D because 20 was taken to the other side and was subtracted from 50 which makes 30