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.