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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?

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.

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

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