Step 3: 8x − 2 + 2 = 30 + 2

Question

Identify the property that justifies Step 3 when solving the given equation.
A Reflexive Property
B Addition Property
C Substitution Property
D Multiplication Property

Answer 1

The justification for Step 3, where you add 2 to both sides of the equation, is the B Addition Property. This property states that if you add the same value to both sides of an equation, the equality is maintained. Thus, the correct answer is:

B Addition Property