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When solving an equation, Carmen's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Carmen's first step? Original Equation: $\frac{1}{5}x = 5$ First Step: x = 25 commutative property of multiplication addition property of equality commutative property of addition multiplication property of equality

          When solving an equation, Carmen's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Carmen's first step?
Original Equation:
$\frac{1}{5}x = 5$
First Step:
x = 25
commutative property of multiplication
addition property of equality
commutative property of addition
multiplication property of equality

When solving an equation, Carmen's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Carmen's first step?
Original Equation:
(1)/(5)x = 5
First Step:
x = 25
commutative property of multiplication
addition property of equality
commutative property of addition
multiplication property of equality

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

04/25/2020

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It looks like Carmen multiplied both sides of the equation by 5. This is evident because the original equation has a colon (:) which is often used to represent division, and Carmen's first step shows the variable I on one side and the number 25 on the other Show more…

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When solving an equation, Carmen's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Carmen's first step? Original Equation: : =5 5 First Step: I = 25 commutative property of multiplication addition property of equality commutative property of addition multiplication property of equality