1. Use the distributive property to factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) and rewrite the expression 36 minus 96.
a. 2(18-48)
B.6(6-16)
c 12 (3-8)
D. 12(6-2)

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? a. identity property of addition b. inverse property of addition c. associative property of addition d. commutative property of addition

Solve for x, y, and z. show all steps.

Which simplifys to a+ b? a-(1-b)+1 -(1-a)-b+1 (a--1) -1)+1