The reason for each step in the solution of the equation −5(x−6)=10x is given as follows:
       Statement                                     Reason
   Â
−5(x−6)=10x                                   Given
   Â
−5x+30=10x                                   Distributive Property
            30=15x                                   Addition Property of Equality
              2=x                                       Division Property of Equality