An equation is shown below:

4(x − 3) − 5(x + 1) = 3

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

The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the distributive property.
The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

Question

An equation is shown below:

4(x − 3) − 5(x + 1) = 3

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

The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
 The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
 The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the distributive property.
 The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property.

dude · Answer

Numbers next to parenthesis mean distribute!

Kamauri · Answer

The equation can become 4x-12-5x-5=3 by applying the distributive property. To solve problems like this you should use Photo Math

Nevey · Answer

that answer was obvious 0.0 ig im just out of it today lol

Kamauri · Answer

i know how u feel