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

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.

nnesha · Answer

first step is isolate 
first step to add or subtract 
so add 7 both side

nnesha · Answer

let me know what you get

anonymous · Answer

im stuck on this. im also timed on this so can u please help me fast!!

nnesha · Answer

just add 7 both side 
so what is -7 +7 
and  5 + 7

anonymous · Answer

-7+7=0 
and 5+7=12

nnesha · Answer

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yes so what is answer choice is right