Question

Berniece solved the following equation:

4x − 2x + 8 = 6(x + 4)


Step Work Justification
1 2x + 8 = 6(x + 4) Combine like terms
2 2x + 8 = 6x + 24 Distributive Property
3 −4x + 8 = 24 Subtraction Property of Equality
4 −4x = 16 Addition Property of Equality
5 x = −4 Division Property of Equality

Which step has an incorrect justification?
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4

Answer 1

is it A step 1?

Answer 2

itd be d, step 4

Answer 3

howcome?

Answer 4

they are subtracting 8

Answer 5

not adding it

Answer 6

ohhh i didnt pay attention to that part

Answer 7

makes sense

Answer 8

thank you

Answer 9

np