drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof.

if −2(x+1)=8, then x=−5.
(look at the photo)

The proof will be as follows

      Statement                                  Reason

1. -2(x+1) = 8                                      Given

2.  -2(x+1)/ -2 = 8/-2                          Division Property of equality

3. x+1 = -4                                          Simplifying

4. x+1-1 = -4-1                                      Subtraction property of Equality

5. x = -5                                             Simplifying

The option of Distributive property of equality will not be used ..

the answer is b.)

< 1=< 2

c.

step-by-step explanation:

because first you have to add the 4x, 9x, and the 7x together and you get 20x and then you add the last numbers up and you get 5and then you put the subtraction sign in there and that's how you get the answer.