Question

Match the reasons with the statements. Given: 2 (x + 3) = 8 To Prove: x = 1

Answer 1

2(x +3)= 8

2x + 6 = 8

2X = 8-6

2X = 2

X = 2/2

X = 1

hence provved

Answer 2

Given,

2(x+3)=8

To prove: x=1

Proof:

2(x+3)=8

2x+6=8

2x=8-6

2x=2

x=2/2

x=1

Hence, proved.