An equation is shown below:

$$-2(4x - 1) - 7 = 5$$

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

A. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = -2$ by applying the distributive property.

B. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = 12$ by applying the addition property of equality.

C. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = 12$ by applying the commutative property of addition.

D. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = -2$ by applying the subtraction property of equality.

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An equation is shown below:

$$-2(4x - 1) - 7 = 5$$

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

A. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = -2$ by applying the distributive property.

B. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = 12$ by applying the addition property of equality.

C. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = 12$ by applying the commutative property of addition.

D. The equation can become $-2(4x - 1) = -2$ by applying the subtraction property of equality.

here2help · Answer

answer is The equation can become -2(4x - 1) = 12 by applying the commutative property of addition

elemental · Answer

This answer is incorrect the real answer is B The equation can become -2(4x - 1) = 12 by applying the addition property of equility

elemental · Answer

The correct next step in solving the equation − 2 ( 4 x − 1 ) − 7 = 5 is option B: the equation can become − 2 ( 4 x − 1 ) = 12 by applying the addition property of equality. This allows us to isolate the expression involving x . 
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