Leonardo and Asha are solving the equation (256−247)(4x−19)=5x+14 separately. The results of their first steps are shown below.
Leonardo: 256(4x−19)−247(4x−19)=5x+14 Asha: 9(4x−19)=5x+14 Which student has taken the better first step, and why? A. Leonardo, because he has removed the parentheses by using the distributive law B. Asha, because she has simplified the numbers involved in the equation C. Leonardo, because Asha has incorrectly performed subtraction before multiplication D. Asha, because Leonardo has incorrectly applied the associative law
