Justify the first step Akeem took in solving the equation below.

4 (2x + 5) = - 4

8x + 20 = - 4

A.

Akeem multipled both sides by 4.

B.

Akeem used the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses.

C.

Akeem subtracted 5 from both sides.

D.

Akeem added 4 to both sides.

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Johnathan Salazar

13 May, 23:35

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Rylan Dennis · Answer 1

The answer is B

The distributive property means you multiply the number outside the parentheses by what ever is in the parentheses to clear them.

Liana Andrade · Answer 2

It would be A, because you have to multiply 4 by 2x and by 5

Justify the first step Akeem took in solving the equation below.4 (2x + 5) = - 48x + 20 = - 4A.Akeem multipled both sides by 4.B.Akeem used the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses.C.Akeem subtracted 5 from both sides.D.Akeem added 4 to both sides.