Question

Justify each step in solving the equation -3(2x-3)=25-8x by writing a reason for each statement.

Answer 1

Answer: x= 8.

Step-by-step explanation: Given equation -3(2x-3)=25-8x.

Step 1: We have -3 in front of (2x-3). We always simplify a parenthesis first.

Therefore, applying Distributive property in first step, we get

-6x +9 = 25-8x.

Step 2:  We need to get rid 9 from left side to get constant numbers on right side.

9 is being added on left side.

So, we would apply reverse operation of addition.

Therefore, applying Subtraction property of equality, we get

-6x +9-9 = 25-8x-9

-6x =16 -8x.

Step 3: We need to get rid 8x from right side.

The reverse operation of subtraction is addition.

Therefore, applying Addition property of equality, we get

-6x+8x =16 -8x+8x

2x = 16.

Step 4: We need to isolate it for x.

So, applying Division property of equality, we get

$\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{16}{2}$

x= 8.