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The table below shows their FIRST step in solving the equation. Melissa says: In Step 1 of solving this problem, I will divide everything in the equation by 2 to get: (x-4)+2=8 1a) Mrs. Chow gives them both full credit for completing the problem correctly. How is this possible? *We already know they arrive at the same correct answer. How else can you explain why both methods work? 1b) Solve the equation. Justify each step using the word bank provided. *Properties may be used more than oncel Multiplication Property of Equality Division Property Distributive of Equality Property Justifications for each step: Given Kristina says: In Step 1 of solving this problem, I will multiply 2 by each term inside the parenthesis to get: 2x 8+4 = 16 Addition Property Subtraction Property of Equality of Equality 2(x-4)-9= 3(2x + 1) + 4 Combine Like Terms​