Question

HELP!! To solve 6x= 30, Keith divided both sides of the equation by 6. Which property justifies this step?

A. Multiplication property of equality
B. Distributive property
C. Commutative property of multiplication
D. Division property of equality

Answer 1

The property that justifies this step is D. Division Property of Equality. This property states that if you divide one side of an equation by a number, you also must divide the other side by the same number so that your equation stays the same.