Question

Drag justifications into the table to explain each step in solving the equation 3 (× + 3) - 2 = 5x - 7.

Answer 1

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| Step | Justification |

|------|---------------|
| 3(× + 3) - 2 = 5x - 7 | Given equation |
| 3× + 9 - 2 = 5x - 7 | Distributive property |
| 3× + 7 = 5x - 7 | Combine like terms |
| 3× = 5x - 14 | Subtract 7 from both sides |
| -2x = -14 | Subtract 3x from both sides |
| x = 7 | Divide both sides by -2 |