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.

What is the next step in the given proof? choose the most logical approach. a. statement: m 1 + m 2 + 2(m 3) = 180° reason: angle addition b. statement: m 1 + m 3 = m 2 + m 3 reason: transitive property of equality c. statement: m 1 = m 2 reason: subtraction property of equality d. statement: m 1 + m 2 = m 2 + m 3 reason: substitution property of equality e. statement: 2(m 1) = m 2 + m 3 reason: substitution property of equality