26. Provide a reason for each step in solving the equation shown below. 8 – 42
2(x - 1)-3(2+2)
2x – 2 – 3.1 – 6
- 13 - 8
8 - 43
8 – 43
-12 +42 - 8
8 _ 4 + 4C
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3.2 - 8
3.2 – 8 + 8
8 +8
32
16
16
3
3
2
55

It's like discovering the answer to a puzzle. the purpose in solving an equation is to find the value or values of the variable that makes it a true statement. any value of the variable that makes the equation true is called a solution to the equation.