Question

Drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof.

Answer 1

Answer:

We have to prove that,

-2(x+1)=8, then x= -5

L.H.S.

$-2(x+1)=8$

By distributive property,

$-2x-2=8$

Adding 2 both sides ( Additive property of equality )

$-2x-2+2=8+2$

$-2x=10$

Divide both sides by -2 ( Division property of equality ),

$\frac{-2x}{-2}=\frac{10}{-2}$

$x=-5$

= R. H. S

Hence, proved....

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

distribute the -2 to (x+1) you end up with -2x-2=8 (multiplication property). Add 2 to both sides to get rid of the -2 of the left (addition property). 8+2=10. -2x=10 divide the -2 to both sides. x=-5 (division property).