Question

Please help?

An equation is shown below:

4(x - 3) - 5(x + 1) = 3

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?

The equation can become 4x - 3 - 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

The equation can become 4x - 3 - 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

The equation can become 4x - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

The equation can become 4x - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

Answer 1

the last one

Answer 2

what property are you applying ?

Answer 3

The is the last statement.

Answer 4

answer*

Answer 5

http://walnuthillseagles.com/pdfs/Mathematics-Properties.pdf

Answer 6

We have :
4x-12-5x-5=3
-x -23=3
Now answer !:)
:D

Answer 7

@paul1231 you have the answer on the equation correct, 4x-12-5x-5=3, but which property did you use ??

Answer 8

associative?

Answer 9

or is it distributive, i'm really not sure

Answer 10

a+(b+c) = (a+b)+c this is associative
a(b+c) = ab+ac this is distributive

Answer 11

or a.(b.c) = (a.b).c associative

does your problem looks like that or like
a(b+c)

you have 4(x - 3)