Answer with Step-by-step explanation:
We are given a variable b
We have to state the additive property of zero using the variable b.
Additive property of zero: It states that when any number b is added to zero then we get sum is equal to number itself.
Mathematical representation:
Suppose, a number b=9
Then, 9+0=9
0+9=9
This property is called additive property of zero because when 9 is added to 0 then we get sum equals to 9.
Answer:
The step 4 is not what he should have done. But the wrong is step 5, because if he added -2x both sides, it would give the following equation:
and not
Note that in step 4 he should have added 2x and not -2x to both sides, but we still have the equality. The problem is that step 5 is totally wrong.
I don't know what answer is expected to this question, but I would mark step 5, because this is mathematically wrong.
Solving the equation
Using distribution
Add both sides
Add 12 both sides
Divide both sides by 5