I had to complete the following solution by filling in the missing statements and reasons. I filled out the statements, but am having trouble wording the last two reasons.

Question

Following solution: x-2(3x-4)=18

Statement: x-2(3x-4)=18 Reason: Given
Statement: x-6x+8=18 Reason: Distributive Property
Statement: -5x+8=18 Reason: Simplify
Statement: -5x=10 Reason: ?
Statement: x=-2 Reason: ?

Answer 1

Statement: -5x=10 Reason: subtract 8 from both sides, whatever you do to one side you must do to the other

Statement: x=-2 Reason: divide both sides by -5 , whatever you do to one side you must do to the other

Answer 2

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