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16 March, 13:35

Simonne used the following steps to simplify the given expression.

12 - 3 (-2x + 4)

Step 1: 12 + (-3) · (-2x) + (-3) · (4)

Step 2: 12 + 6x + (-12)

Step 3: 12 + (-12) + 6x

Step 4: 0 + 6x

Step 5: 6x

What property of real numbers was used to transition from Step 3 to Step 4?

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  1. 16 March, 14:51
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    Additive inverse property : a + (-a) = 0
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