(4x − 1) + (2x + 2) = 1
which statement shows a correct next step in solving the equation?
a. the equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by combining like terms.
b. the equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by solving the terms in the brackets.
c. the equation can become 3x + 4x = 1 by applying the associative property of multiplication.
d. the equation can become 6x + 1 = 1 by applying the distributive property.