Steps for solving 5(2x – 8) = 20 are shown. which of these is not part of the solution process? a. using the commutative property b. dividing both sides by 10 to isolate the variable c. combining like terms d. using the distributive property

A. using the commutative property

distribute left side of equation

10x - 40 = 20 → distributive property

add 40 to both sides

10x = 20 + 40 = 60 → combining like numeric terms

divide both sides by 10 to isolate the variable

x = = 6

we'll this would mean that the dunk tank and the bounce house are the same for 20 hours because the 2 represents that the two activities, and the 20 represents the amount of hours they both are. so with this said, it means that the answer is c. the costs for a dunk tank and bounce house are the same for 20 hours.

c.the costs for a dunk tank and bounce house are the same for 20 hours.

hope this .

a - base

b - exponent

so,