4 2x 1 5x 3x 9
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Jade solved the following equation:
3 + 5x – 7 = 3x – 9
Step
Work
Justification
1
5x + 3 – 7 = 3x – 9
Commutative property of addition
2
5x – 4 = 3x – 9
Addition property of equality
3
2x – 4 = –9
Subtraction property of equality
4
2x = –5
Addition property of equality
5
x = –2.5
Division property of equality
Which step has an incorrect justification?