Question

What is the reason for each step in the solution of the equation?

12−5x+6x=412−5x+6x=4

Drag and drop the reasons into the boxes to correctly complete the table.

12−5x+6x=4

12+x=4

x=−8

Answer 1

12 - 5x + 6x = 4 ....combine like terms
12 + x = 4 ...subtraction property....subtract 12 from each side
x = - 8

Answer 2

1. Given

2. combine like terms

3. subtraction property of equality

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