An equation is shown below: −2(4x − 1) − 7 = 5 Which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation? (1 point) 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.