Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN:9780134463216
Author:Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer
ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Which property justifies the work between steps 1 and 2?
Reflexive Property of Equality
Addition Property of Equality
Symmetric Property of Equality
Transitive Property of Equality
Additive Inverse
Distributive Property

Transcribed Image Text:Given:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
10x - 4x + 2 = 4x − 4x −
- -
Step 5:
6x+2= -4
Step 6:
6x+2-2= −4-2
Step 7:
6x+0= -6
Step 8:
6x = -6
Step 9:
6x (¹)
1x = −1
Step 10:
Step 11: x= -1
4(x - 1) = 10x + 2
10x+2 = 4(x - 1)
10x+2 = 4x − 4
-
10x+2 − 4x = 4x − 4 − 4.
-
=
- 6 (²)
Expert Solution

Step 1
We have given
Step 1 : 10x+2=4(x-1)
Step 2 : 10x+2=4x-4
Distributive property is given as
k(x-a)= kx - ka
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