One of the steps Jamie used to solve an equation is shown below. -5(3x + 7) = 10 -15x +-35 = 10 Which statements describe the procedure Jamie used in this step and identify the property that justifies the procedure?
AJamie multiplied 3x and 7 by -5 to eliminate the parentheses. This procedure is justified by the associative property.
B Jamie added -5 and 3x to eliminate the parentheses. This procedure is justified by the associative property.
C Jamie multiplied 3x and 7 by -5 to eliminate the parentheses. This procedure is justified by the distributive property.
D Jamie added -5 and 3x to eliminate the parentheses. This procedure is justified by the distributive property.
