Question

What is the correct reason for statement 2?
Prove: 1 + 3x + (x ∙ 4) = 7x + 1
Statements Reasons
1. 1 + 3x + (x ∙ 4) 1. Given
2. 1 + 3x + 4x 2.
3. 1 + 7x 3. Addition
4. 7x + 1 4. Commutative Property


A.
Associative Property

B.
Multiplication

C.
Commutative Property

D.
Addition

Answer 1

I think it is B.

Answer 2

Can you explain?

Answer 3

Well in step 1, the 4 and the X are in parenthesis, therefor in (4*x) , 4 is being multiplied X.

Answer 4

Thanks you much! Can you possibly help me with another?

Answer 5

Sure!

Answer 6

What is the correct reason for statement 2?
Prove: 7(w + 6) + 4 = 7w + 46
Statements Reasons
1. 7(w + 6) + 4 1. Given
2. (7w + 42) + 4 2.
3. 7w + (42 + 4) 3. Associative Property
4. 7w + 46 4. Addition


A.
Commutative Property

B.
Multiplication Property of Equality

C.
Distributive Property

D.
Addition

Answer 7

I think C ,mabey

Answer 8

Communicative Property. If you look at the original problem, and the final answer of the other side, they are the same thing.

Answer 9

Thank you! If I could I would give you another medal

Answer 10

Oh thank you anyways! Are you in connections?

Answer 11

No,I use to be in it last year though. I'm in K12 now