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Describing the Sequence of Inverse Operations
Linear equation: -1
2
(6x + 10) = 13

Step 1: –3x – 5 = 13

Step 2: –3x = 18

Step 3: x = –6

Which sequence describes the inverse operations used for steps 2 and 3 to solve the linear equation?
the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality
the addition property of equality and then the multiplication property of equality
the subtraction property of equality and then the division property of equality
the subtraction property of equality and then the multiplication property of equality

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Answer: the addition property of equality and then the division property of equality.

Reason: Step 2 was obtained by adding 5 to both sides (–3x – 5 + 5 = 13 + 5 → –3x = 18). Step 3 solved for x by dividing both sides by –3 (–3x/–3 = 18/–3 → x = –6).