Question

When solving the equation -2(x - 3) - 5= -3x+5 Randy wrote his first step as -2(x - 3) - 3x + 10 Which property justifies Randy's first step?

A)Commutative Property
B)Distributive Property
C)Addition Property of Equality
D)Multiplication Property of Equality

Answer 1

The answer would most likely be B) Distributive Property as he had used it on the left side, but was incorrect as he did it to both sides.