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

not D or A i know that much so far...

Answer 2

b since you add 7 to each side

Answer 3

thank you guys!!(: