When solving 2(x + 5) = −8, the property used in the first step is the ___________. answers: distributive property substitution property addition property transitive property

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Al Mamun · Answer 1 · 2021-07-23T04:36:10+0000

Answer:

Distributive property.

Explanation:

The 2 is being distributed to the x and 5

It's the first step due to PEMDAS (Parenthesis first)