Question

Drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof. If 4x+5=17, then x=3.

Answer 1

Statement                          Reason

1) 4x + 5 = 17                    Given

2) 4x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5         Subtraction property of equality

3) 4x = 12                         Simplifying

4) 4x/4 = 12/4                   Division property of equality

5) x = 3                             Simplifying

Answer 2

1) x=3
2) subtraction property of equality
3) 4x=12
4) division property of equality
5) 4x+5=17