Justify each step in solving the equation 4x=7(x-3)by writing a reason for each statement.
STATEMENT REASON
4x=7(x-3)
4x=7x-21
-3x=21
x=7
I NEED THEE REASONS

Respuesta :

Statements      |  Reasons
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1. 4x=7(x-3)     |   1. Given
2. 4x=7x-21     |   2.  Distributive property of multiplication over subtraction
3. -3x=21         |   3.  Subtraction property of equality
4. x=7              |   4.  Division property of equality