What is the justification for step 2 in the solution process? 12 - X= 7x+32
Step 1: -X= 7x + 20
Step 2: -8x= 20
O A. the multiplication property of equality
O B. the addition property of equality
O C. the division property of equality
OD. the subtraction property of equality

Dexter read 11 science fiction books and 5 history books. lena read 9 science fiction books and 4 history books. compare the students’ ratios of science fiction books to history books. 1. determine the ratios’ form:    science fiction books to history books 2. write the ratios as fractions:    dexter: 115; lena: 94 3. rewrite with a common denominator. 4. compare. 5. answer the question. determine which shows the correct comparison of the ratios for this problem.