5. Justify each step in solving the equation 7(x + 1) + 11x = -2x-5 by filling in the blanks of the proof.
Statements
1. 7(x+1)+ 11x = -2x-5
2 7x+7+ 11x = -2x-5
4. 20x + 7 = -5
1. Given
2.
Reasons
3. Combining Like Terms
5. Subtraction Property of Equality
6. Division Property of Equality and Reduce
Fractions.
