An equation is shown below:

3(4x + 5) = 12

Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation?

Step 1: 12x + 15 = 12
Step 2: 12x = −3

Step 1: 12x + 5 = 12
Step 2: 12x = 7

Step 1: 7x + 5 = 12
Step 2: 7x = 7

Step 1: 7x + 8 = 12
Step 2: 7x = 4

Question

An equation is shown below:

3(4x + 5) = 12

Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation?


Step 1: 	12x + 15 = 	12
Step 2: 	12x = 	−3

Step 1: 	12x + 5 = 	12
Step 2: 	12x = 	7

Step 1: 	7x + 5 = 	12
Step 2: 	7x = 	7

Step 1: 	7x + 8 = 	12
Step 2: 	7x = 	4

anonymous · Answer

i got the third one after working it out

pooja195 · Answer

There are parentheses so first step is distribute we MULTIPLY

cgbork · Answer

^^ Do the same thing as the last one we worked on. Distribute first.

anonymous · Answer

Do you still need help?

anonymous · Answer

ok so that means that c would note be the correct asnwer >.>

anonymous · Answer

correct...you want to distribute let me make a drawing

anonymous · Answer

no im still starting it and the threw a practice test on me so imtrying to learn it

cgbork · Answer

That's okay! Practice is key! When distributing, we multiply. Hopefully sweetie pie can draw something to help you understand :)

anonymous · Answer

|dw:1435010272111:dw|

anonymous · Answer

ok ok so i was putting the parenthesis in the wrong place

anonymous · Answer

and if you wanted to find what "x" was you would do |dw:1435010446237:dw|

anonymous · Answer

thank you !

anonymous · Answer

No Problem!