Match the reasons with the statement.

Given: 2 (x+3) = 8

To Prove: x = 1

(a) Distributive Postulate 1.) 2 (x+3) = 8

(b) Subtraction property of equality 2.) 2x + 6 = 8

(c) Addition property of equality 3.) 2x = 2

(d) given 4.) x = 1

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Trent Gallegos

15 May, 00:56

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Emely Franco · Answer 1

2 (x+3) = 8

2x+6=8

2x=2

x=1

(b) Subtraction property of equality 2.) 2x+6=8 2x=8-6 2x=2

Match the reasons with the statement.Given: 2 (x+3) = 8To Prove: x = 1(a) Distributive Postulate 1.) 2 (x+3) = 8(b) Subtraction property of equality 2.) 2x + 6 = 8(c) Addition property of equality 3.) 2x = 2(d) given 4.) x = 1