Question

Calliope solved the equation 4x+3=2x−8 using the steps shown below. She was asked to provide her reasoning by choosing the properties of equality that correctly justify her work. Help Calliope by matching her steps of work in the left column with the appropriate reason in the right column.

Answer 1

4x + 3 = 2x -8

subtraction property of equality: 4x - 2x = -8 - 3

2x = -11

division property of equality: x = -11/2