Statement Reason 3(5x+1) = 13x + 5 Distributive Property 15x + 3 = 13x + 5 15x - 13x + 3 = 13x + 5 - 13x Subtraction Property of Equality 2x + 3 = 5 Substitution Property of Equality 2x + 3 - 3 = 5 - 3 Addition Property of Equality 2x = 2 Simplify frac{2x}{2} = frac{2}{2} Division Property of Equality x = 1 Given
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