MEDAL!

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.

Question

MEDAL!

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.

anonymous · Answer

I'm pretty sure that I have the right answer already, but I would like someone to verify my work. :)

anonymous · Answer

I believe that the answer is D. Am I correct?

anonymous · Answer

@15238

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

you add 7 to each side

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! :)