When solving an equation, Drew's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Drew's first step?
Original Equation:
-10(ā202 ā 9) +1 = 10x2 ā 7
First Step:
-10(ā2x2 ā 9) = 10x2 ā 8
associative property of addition
commutative property of multiplication
distributive property of
multiplication over addition
subtraction property of equality