Drag a statement or reason to each box to complete this proof. If −5(x+8)=−25, then x=−3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prove that,

−5(x+8) = −25 then x = -3

−5(x+8) = −25

By distributive property,

-5x - 40 = -25

Adding 40 to both sides, that is, Additive property of equality

-5x - 40 + 40 = -25 + 40

-5x = 15

Divide both sides by -5, that is Division property of equality

-5x / -5 = 15 / -5

x = -3

Hence, x = -3 has been proved