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.