Mai says x is a number that makes Equation A true and also a number that makes Equation B true. Equation A: − 3 ( x + 7 ) = 24 Equation B: x + 7 = − 8 Which statement explains why this is true? Multiple choice question. A) Adding 3 to both sides of Equation A gives x + 7 = − 8 . B) Applying the distributive property to Equation A gives x + 7 = − 8 . C) Subtracting 3 from both sides of Equation A gives x + 7 = − 8 . D) Dividing both sides of Equation A by -3 gives x + 7 = − 8 .