Original Equation:8 - 7x^2 + 3 = 4x^2 - 1Frist step:11 - 7x^2 = -4x^2 - 1Which property justifies the first step?A. Division property of equalityB. Commutative property of addit…

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Brian Agnew · Answer 1 · 2023-09-24T21:38:14+0000

8 - 7x^2 + 3 = 4x^2 - 1

8+3-7x^2 = 4x^2-1

11-7x^2 = 4x^2-1

B. Commutative property of addition

We can swap numbers and obtain the same results.

In this case, we swapped 8+3 and added them.