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

the first one

Answer 2

Not the first one.

Answer 3

Should be the second or third. You have to add 7 to 5, so you have 12.

Answer 4

why

Answer 5

how come

Answer 6

I agree with wrstlr. I would go for the 3rd option.

Answer 7

but u have to distrubite first

Answer 8

Options 1 and 4 are frankly, impossible, since once take -7 onto the other side, it becomes +7. +7+5 = 12.

Answer 9

you*

Answer 10

wich one is

Answer 11

idk im confused still

Answer 12

The first step is to add 7 to each side. so -2(4x - 1) - 7 = 5 becomes (-2(4x - 1) - 7)+7 = (5)+7. That gets rid of the 7 on the left side and 5 on the right becomes 12. So,
-2(4x - 1) = 12
The next step would be to multiply the -2 through