Question

Keisha solved the following equation: 4c - 2x + 8 = 6(x + 4)

Which step has an incorrect justification?
(9th grade Algebra 1)

Answer 1

2 - it is the distributive property of multiplication

Explanation:

To get from 6(x + 4) to 6x + 24, you must multiply each term in the parentheses by 6, thereby distributing the 6