Steps for solving 5(2x – 8) = 20 are shown. which of these is not part of the solution process? a. using the commutative property b. dividing both sides by 10 to isolate the variable c. combining like terms d. using the distributive property

A. using the commutative property

distribute left side of equation

10x - 40 = 20 → distributive property

add 40 to both sides

10x = 20 + 40 = 60 → combining like numeric terms

divide both sides by 10 to isolate the variable

x = = 6

answer: add the !

step-by-step explanation: then we will answer

fist on the left goes with the third on the right. second on the left goes with the fourth on the right. third on the left goes with the second on the right. the fourth on the left goes with first on the right