Using the Distributive Property as a good first step to solving the equation, you could simplify to get which of these choices?

7(5x + 2) = -4(6 - 5x)

a
35x + 2 = -24 - 5x
b
35x + 14 = -24 - 20x
c
5x + 14 = 6 + 20x
d
35x + 2 = 24 - 20x
e
35x + 14 = -24 + 20x

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e. 35x + 14 = -24 + 20x
Which statement is true?

a
Pythagorean Theorem states that the area of the 3 squares add to be the right triangle's area
b
Pythagorean Theorem states three squares can always be put together to form a right triangle in the middle.
c
Pythagorean Theorem states that all three squares have 4 right angles.
d
Pythagorean Theorem states that the area of the purple square + the area of the blue square = the area of the red square
e
Pythagorean Theorem states that the area of the blue square + the area of the red square = the area of the purple square.
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