Which property is used to simplify the following equation from Step 1 to Step 2?

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Equation: 2 (x — 4) + 3×= 2
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
2(x + 4) + 3x = 2
2x - 8 + 3х = 2
(2x + 3x) - 8 = 2

8=2
5х = 10
Step 6
x = 2
History
• Commutative
• Associative

The property used to simplify the equation from Step 1 to Step 2 is the Associative property of addition.