The equation 5(3u-11)=-10 is solved in several steps below.For each step, choose the reason that best justifies it.

Question

Reasons for each step (to choose from):

1. Addition Property of Equality
2. Subtraction Property of Equality
3. Multiplication Property of Equality
4. Division Property of Equality
5. Simplifying
6. Distributive Property

Answer 1

5(3u-11)=-10

3u - 11 = -2 <--- divides both sides by 5

3u = 9 <--- adds 11 to both sides

u = 3 <--- divides both sides by 3