Jeremy's work to solve the equation
-3x+1
2
2x – 10 is shown below.
Step
Work
Justification
1
-3.1+1
2
= 2x – 10
2
-3x +1 = 4x – 20
3
–7x + 1 = –20
4
72 = -21
5
= 3
Identify the mathematical properties Jeremy uses to justify his steps.
