Which of the following is the missing reason?
statements : reasons
three halves times x plus 5 equals negative 4 : given
3x + 10 = −8 : multiplication property of equality
3x = −18 : ?
x = −6 : division property of equality
a: addition property of equality
b: subtraction property of equality
c: multiplication property of equality
d: division property of equality

answer:

b: subtraction property of equality.

step-by-step explanation:

according to the subtraction property of equality:

in this case you have:

then, ir order to solve for the variable "x", you need to apply the subtraction property of equality and subtract 10 from both sides of the equation, getting the following:

therefore, the missing reason is:   subtraction property of equality.

i believe the correct answer is b.