Question

An equation is shown below: −2(4x − 1) − 7 = 5 Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation? A)The equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the distributive property. B)The equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the addition property of equality. C)The equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the commutative property of addition D)The equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the subtraction property of equality.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

B. The equation can become -2(4x-1)=12 by applying the addition property of equality.