Follow the steps in solving this linear
 equation:
 3(x - 7) = 44
 3x - 21 = 44
 3x = 23
 Which statement best describes the
 error in this work?
 A. Improper use of the Distributive
 Property
 B. Improper use of the Associative
 Property of Addition
 C. Improper use of the Additive Inverse
 Property
 D. Improper use of the Multiplicative
 Inverse Property