Question

Drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof if -2(x+1)=8, then x=-5

Answer 1

Explanation:

-2(x+1) = 8

-2x - 2 = 8 (Distributive law)

-2x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2

-2x = 10

x = 10/-2

x = -5..