Consider the sequence of steps to solve the equation: 3(x − 4) + 5x = 9x − 36 given ⇒ 3(x − 4) + 5x = 9x − 36
step 1 ⇒ 3x − 12 + 5x = 9x − 36
step 2 ⇒ 3x + 5x − 12 = 9x − 36
step 3 ⇒ 8x − 12 = 9x − 36
step 4 ⇒ 8x − 8x − 12 = 9x − 8x − 36
step 5 ⇒ 0 − 12 = x − 36
step 6 ⇒ −12 = x − 36
step 7 ⇒ −12 + 36 = x − 36 + 36
step 8 ⇒ 24 = x + 0 step 9 ⇒ 24 = x
which property yields step 1? a) distributive property b) multiplicative identity c) multiplication property of equality d) commutative property of multiplication

A) Distributive Property.

Step-by-step explanation:

The distributive property is a(b + c) = ab + ac . Here we have 3(x - 4) = 3x - 12.

Cassandra is likely to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given scenario is : Cassandra lives in Oklahoma and makes $60,000 a year. The median annual income in Oklahoma is $64,105.

A person qualifies for chapter 7 bankruptcy, if his annual median income is below the median income of his state. So, here the annual median income of Cassandra is below the median income of her state, Oklahoma.

So, she will qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy.