If -2(x + 1) = 8 then x = -5

Statement Reason

-2(x + 1) = 8 1. Given

−2(x + 1) −2=8−2 2. Division property of Equality

x + 1 = -4 3. Simplifying

x + 1 – 1 = -4 – 1 4. _

x = -5 5. Simplifying

What property can be used as the reason for statement number 4?

Question 6 options:

Addition Property of Equality

Multiplication Property of Equality

Subtraction Property of Equality

Division Property of Equality