(20 Points) Emily is solving the equation 2(x + 9) = 4(x + 7) + 2. Her steps are shown.
Choose the first step in which Emily made an error.

Side xy of triangle xyz is extended to point w, creating a linear pair with ∠wyz and ∠xyz. measure of an exterior angle what is the value of x? 64 80 100 180

If jklm is a trapezoid, which statements must be true?

Select the correct answer. given: ∆abc with prove: statement reason 1. given 2. ∠cab ≅ ∠edb ∠acb ≅ ∠deb if two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, the corresponding angles are congruent. 3. ∆abc ~ ∆dbe aa criterion for similarity 4. corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional. 5. ab = ad + db cb = ce + eb segment addition 6. substitution property of equality 7. division 8. subtraction property of equality what is the missing statement in the proof? scroll down to see the entire proof.