The first and second steps to solve the equation 3 x over 5 plus 5 is equal to 20 are shown. 3 x over 5 plus 5 minus 5 is equal to 20 minus 5 3 x over 5 times 5 thirds is equal to 15 times 5 thirds Which property was applied in the second step?

After subtracting 5 from both sides, the equation is 3x/5 = 15. The second step multiplies both sides by 5/3, which keeps the equation balanced and isolates x. This is the Multiplication Property of Equality.

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