Question #6434533Single Choice

Geometry

Question

In the two-column proof below, the Simplify step is correctly applied in the third step.  

Statement

  Reason

3(2x + 4) - 5 = 19

  Given

6x + 12 - 5 = 19

  Distributive Property

6x + 7 = 19

  Simplify

 6x = 12

  Subtraction Property of Equality

x = 2

  Division Property of Equality

True or False: The Simplify step is correctly applied in the third step.  

Options

A
    True
B
    False

Answer & Analysis