When attempting to do his homework, Mark incorrectly uses the addition property of equality below. Which statement would correct Mark's error? 1) 8 + x = 2 2) 8 - 8 + x = 2 3) x = 2 A. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 2 from the right side of the equation in step 2. B. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 2 from both sides of the equation in step 2. C. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 8 from the right side of the equation in step 2. D. To balance the equation, Mark should also add 8 to both sides of the equation in step 2.

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Mathematics

Kolten Franklin

12 April, 08:22

When attempting to do his homework, Mark incorrectly uses the addition property of equality below. Which statement would correct Mark's error? 1) 8 + x = 2 2) 8 - 8 + x = 2 3) x = 2 A. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 2 from the right side of the equation in step 2. B. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 2 from both sides of the equation in step 2. C. To balance the equation, Mark should also subtract 8 from the right side of the equation in step 2. D. To balance the equation, Mark should also add 8 to both sides of the equation in step 2.

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Layne Key · Answer 1

I think its C because it is the one that makes the most sense.

William · Answer 2

If the same number is added to equal numbers, the sums are equal. 8 + x = 2 this is an equation that says the two numbers 8 + x and 2 are equal, right?