Match the reasons with the statements. given: 2 (x + 3) = 8 to prove: x = 1 1. 2(x + 3) = 8 2. 2x+6=8 3. 2x = 2 4. x = 1 distributive postulate subtraction property of equality division property of equality given

Match the reasons with the statements.

To Prove: x = 1

Given: 2 (x + 3) = 8

Step 1: 2(x + 3) = 8          

Distributive postulate ( distribute 2 over x+3)

Step 2: 2x+6=8

Subtraction property of equality ( subtract 6 both sides )

Step 3: 2x = 8-6 = 2

Division property of equality ( divide both sides by 2)

Step 4: x=1

Now we make table which shows matching of two column

2(x + 3) = 8    Given

2x+6=8            Distributive Postulate

 2x = 2              Subtraction property of equality

   x=1                Division property of equality

i think it is c, not positive though

step-by-step explanation:

x=-7

step-by-step explanation:

x+3=-10

-10+3=-7

x=-7