A student said that x = 4 was not a solution to the question 3(x -6) = -8 Here is their work:
3(x -6) = -8
3 (4 -6) = -8
12 -6 = -8
6≠ -8
so x = 4 is not a solution

Did the student substitute x=4 correctly? How do you know?

Did the student simplify with Order of Operations correctly? How do you know?

If you try the problem, what do you get when you substitute x=4 into the equation?

2÷6+1/2 to the second power plus one

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression. 12 - 3(-2x + 4) step 1: 12 + (–3)·(–2x) + (–3)·(4) step 2: 12 + 6x + (–12) step 3: 12 + (–12) + 6x step 4: 0 + 6x step 5: 6x what property of real numbers was used to transition from step 3 to step 4? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

Can someone me with the property questions for 12 13 and 14 plz