Question #6434480Single Choice

Geometry

Question

Given the two-column proof below, what is the correct reason for the statement 4x = 20 ?

Statement

  Reason

4(x - 3) + 8 = 20

  Given

4x - 12 + 8 = 20 

  Distributive Property

4x - 4 = 20

  Simplify 

4x = 24

  ?

x = 6

  Division Property of Equality

Options

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

Answer & Analysis