The name of a property is given followed by part of an equation. Complete the equation to the right of the equal sign to
illustrate the given property.
-12(4z + 6) - 5 = distributive property
A) 48z + 12
B) 16z + 13
C) 48z + 67
D) 48z + 1

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To apply the distributive property, you multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside. So, 12(4z) + 12(6) - 5 = 48z + 72 - 5. Simplifying this gives 48z + 67.

The Name of a Property Is Given Followed by Part