4) Shown below is a series of steps to solve the equation 4x + 2(x - 4) = 28. Given: 4x + 2(x - 4) - 28
Step 1 = 4x + 2x - 8 = 28
Step 2 => 6x - 8 = 28
Step 3 => 6x - 8 + 8 = 28 + 8
Step 4 = 6x = 36
6x36
Step 5
6 6
Step 6 => x = 6
Which THREE statements are correct?
A) Step 1 is justified by the distributive property.
B) Step 2 is justified by the subtraction property of equality
C) Step 3 is justified by the addition property of equality
D) Step 4 is justified by the additive Identity property.
E) Step 5 is justified by the division property of equality