Question

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 - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

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.

Answer 1

what do you get if you distribute the 4 and the -5?

Answer 2

you will have to use distributive property

Answer 3

4x -12-5x-5=3

Answer 4

then u simplify

Answer 5

so its d

Answer 6

combine like terms

Answer 7

what did we use there?

Answer 8

the question only wants the first step

Answer 9

distributive property?

Answer 10

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Answer 11

her answer is correct

Answer 12

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Answer 13

Thank You!

Answer 14

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