Explanation Given information: Given: Steps Reason 1. y = 12 Given 2. 5 x = 2 x + y Given 3. 5 x = 2 x + 12 4. 3 x = 12 5. x = 4 Calculation: Fill the treasons 3, 4, 5 as follows: Steps Reason 1. y = 12 Given 2. 5 x = 2 x + y Given 3. 5 x = 2 x + 12 4. y = 12 5. 3 x = 12 Addition subtraction property of = x = 4 Division property of =

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Chapter 2, Problem 4CT

To determine

To justify: the reason of the steps.

Expert Solution & Answer

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Given:

Steps	Reason
1.y=12	Given
2.5x=2x+y	Given
3.5x=2x+12
4.3x=12
5.x=4

Calculation:

Fill the treasons 3, 4, 5 as follows:

Steps	Reason
1.y=12	Given
2.5x=2x+y	Given
3.5x=2x+12	4.y=12
5.3x=12	Addition subtraction property of =
x=4	Division property of =

Chapter 2, Problem 3CT

Chapter 2, Problem 5CT

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