A student solves the equation StartFraction x + 3 Over 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 3 x + 5 Over 5 EndFraction using the steps in the table. Original equation StartFraction x + 3 Over 2 EndFraction = StartFraction 3 x + 5 Over 5 EndFraction Cross multiplication 5 (x + 3) = 2 (3x + 5) Distributive property 5 x + 15 = 2 (3 x + 5) Subtraction property of equality 5 = x Which method of solving for the variable could be used instead of cross multiplication?