The equation 7(w-2)=−35 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

7(w-2) = -35 <--- given

w-2 = -5 <--- divides both sides by 7; division property of equality

w = -3 <--- adds 2 to both sides; addition property of equality