Simon used these steps to solve an equation:

Step 1: -6(x + 7) = 2(x − 11)

Step 2: -6x − 42 = 2x − 22

Step 3: -8x − 42 = -22

Step 4: -8x = 20

Which property did he use to get from step 3 to step 4?

A. addition property of equality
B. distributive property
C. subtraction property of equality
D. transitive property