Mathematical statement justification
4x + 3 = x + 5 − 2x given
4x + 3 = x − 2x + 5 commutative property of addition
4x + 3 = −x + 5
5x + 3 = 5
5x = 2
x = two fifths
fill in the missing justifications in the correct order.
a. combine like terms; subtraction property of equality; addition property of equality; division property of equality
b. combine like terms; addition property of equality; subtraction property of equality; division property of equality
c. addition property of equality; combine like terms; subtraction property of equality; division property of equality
d. subtraction property of equality; division property of equality; addition property of equality; combine like terms