A student soles the equation using the steps in the table.
Original equation
Cross multiplication
Distributive property
Subtraction property of equality
3x+5
5(x+3)=2(3x+5)
Sx+15=2(3x+5)
5=x
Which method of solving for the variable could be used instead of cross multiplication?
O distributing x+3 and then Sx+5 to both sides of the equation
O distributing x-3 and then 3x-5 to both sides of the equation
O using the multiplication property of equality to multiply both sides of the equation by 10
O using the multiplication property of equality to multiply both sides of the equation by 10
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