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Evaluate the expression for the given value of the variable. ∣-4b-8∣+∣-1-b^2 ∣+2b^3 ; b=-2

Lola says these two expressions have the same value. expression a expression b which explains whether lola is correct?

What would be the reasons for lines 3 and 4? a. addition property; subtraction property b. addition property; solve c. substitution property; subtraction property d. substitution property; prove