Question

An equation is shown below:

-2(4x - 1) - 7 = 5

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

The equation can become -2(4x - 1) = -2 by applying the distributive property.

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

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

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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