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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.

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b. The equation can become −2(4x − 1) = 12 by applying the addition property of equality because we have: −2(4x − 1) − 7 = 5 / + 7 <=> -2(4x-1) = 12;

Answer:

B

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