Jackson solved the problem 3x - 8 = 2(2x - 7) using the following steps:
STEP 1: Use Distributive Property to get 3x - 8 = 4x - 14
STEP 2: Use Addition Property of Equality to get 3x = 4x - 14 + 8
STEP 3: Combine Like Terms to get 3x = 4x - 6
STEP 4: Use Subtraction Property of Equality to get 3x - 4x = - 6
STEP 5: Combine Like Terms to get (- x) = - 6
What is the last step?
A. Use Property of Equality to get x = (- 6)
B. Divide both sides by -1 to get x = 6
C. Divide both sides by -1 to get x = (- 6)
D. Use Multiplication Property of Equality to get x = 6
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C. Divide both sides by -1 to get x = (- 6)
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