Question

Identify the property used in the first five steps to solve the equation 2(x-5) -6x =- 22

Step 1
A) associative property
B) commutative property
C) distributive property

Step 2
A) associative property
B) commutative property
C) distributive property

Step 3
A) addition property of equality
B) multiplication property of equality

Step 4
A) addition property of equality
B) combine like terms

Step 5
A) addition property of equality
B) multiplication property of equality

Answer 1

In Step 2, the associative property cannot regroup addition and multiplication.

Answer 2

addition property of equality and combine like terms