Question #6434479Single Choice

Geometry

Question

Given the two-column proof below, what is the correct reason for the statement 3x - 5 = 10 ?

Statement

  Reason

3(x - 2) + 1 = 10

  Given

3x - 6 + 1 = 10

  Distributive Property

3x - 5 = 10

  ?

3x = 15

  Addition Property of Equality

x = 5

  Division Property of Equality

Options

A
    Distributive Property  
B
    Simplify  
C
    Addition Property of Equality  
D
    Division Property of Equality  

Answer & Analysis