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yomomalikebracobama:

An equation is shown below: 4(x − 3) − 5(x + 1) = 3 Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation? (1 point) a The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication. b The equation can become 4x − 3 − 5x + 1 = 3 by applying the distributive property. c The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the distributive property. d The equation can become 4x − 12 − 5x − 5 = 3 by applying the associative property of multiplication.

Sailor:

It would be option C, because the distribution property is being used to distribute 4 to x and 3 and to distribute -5 to x and 1.

noahconnelly:

It would be C because of PEMDAS. So you would take 4(x-3) would be 4x-12 and 5(x+1) would be 5x+5. Do you need the next step?

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