Step Work Justification 1 4(x + 1) = 8 Given

A<2 4x + 4 = 8 Distributive Property

B.3 4x + 4 − 4 = 8 − 4 Subtraction Property of Equality

C.4 4x = 4 Simplify

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6 x = 1 Simplify

D. 4x − 4 = 4 − 4; Subtraction Property of Equality

4x + 4 = 4 + 4; Addition Property of Equality

Four times x over four equals four over four; Division Property of Equality

E.4x(4) = 4(4); Multiplication Property of Equality