Question

An equation is shown below:

4(x - 3) - 5(x + 1) = 3

Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?
A. The equation can become 4x - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
B. The equation can become 4x - 3 - 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
C. The equation can become 4x - 3 - 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the distributive property.
D. The equation can become 4x - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

Answer 1

I think b

Answer 2

The equation can become 4x - 12 - 5x - 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

Answer 3

B