An equation is shown below: −2(4x − 1) − 7 = 5 Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?
AThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the distributive property.
BThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the addition property of equality.
CThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the commutative property of addition
DThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the subtraction property of equality.
AThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the distributive property.
BThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the addition property of equality.
CThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the commutative property of addition
DThe equation can become −2(4x − 1) = −2 by applying the subtraction property of equality.
