Question

Please complete the following proof. List in order the reasons for each of the given statements. Please complete as a two-column proof.
Given: 3(5x + 1) = 13x + 5
Prove: x = 1
Statements
Reasons

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

3(5x+1) = 13x + 5

3(5x) + 3(1)

15x + 3 = 13x + 5        

-13x         -13x

______________

2x + 3 = 5

    __-3__-3____

2x = 2