3 years ago

To solve the equation 2(x - 1) = 8, you use the_______ to rewrite 2(x - 1) as 2x - 2.

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2 answers:

erastova [34]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

the distributive property

ZanzabumX [31]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:5

Step-by-step explanation:

2(x-1)=8

divide both sides by 2

2(x-1) ➗ 2=8 ➗ 2

x-1=4

Add 1 to both sides

x-1+1=4+1

x=5

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