Question

I need help please!

Answer 1

Jose wrote the following steps to prove the equation:
Given: 4(x + 1) = 10x – 8
Prove: x = 2

Step

Mathematical Statement

Justification

0

4(x + 1) = 10x – 8

Given

1

4x + 4 = 10x – 8

Distributive Property

2

4 = 6x – 8

Subtraction Property of Equality

3

12 = 6x

Addition Property of Equality

4

6x = 12

Symmetric Property of Equality

5

x = 2

Associative Property of Multiplication


Which step of justification is incorrect, and what should the justification for that step be to solve the equation?

Step 5; Division Property of Equality

Step 1; Commutative Property of Addition

Step 3; Subtraction Property of Equality

Step 2; Addition Property of Equality

Answer 2

Im thinking step 5, but on another answer page, it said step 3...?

Answer 3

what are you thinking @sami123 and @abstracted ?

Answer 4

what is the q

Answer 5

basically in the ugh, "process? above.. one of the steps is not right. So the answers are which step is wrong and and right step that should replace it.

Answer 6

i think u are right

Answer 7

tnx. im just thinking step 3 is right, right?

Answer 8

oh yea, yea, it is. I was thinking because it was negative but i think i am right. Tnx! :)

Answer 9

u well come :)