1. Represent the following sentence as an algebraic expression, where "a number" is the letter x.

8 is added to a number.

2. When solving an equation, Bianca's first step is shown below. Which property justifies Bianca's first step?

Original Equation:
4x-5= -4
First Step:
4x= 1

A. multiplication property of equality
B. addition property of equality
C. commutative property of addition
D. commutative property of multiplication