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

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

@josephinevessey

Answer 3

@Mehek14

Answer 4

@welshfella

Answer 5

The first one is correct.

Answer 6

@CasidyCat please explain why

Answer 7

so its a

Answer 8

yes or no

Answer 9

example
a(b+c) = 8
a*b + a*c =8 [distributive property]

Answer 10

someone tell me the answer pleasee

Answer 11

3(4x+5) =12

3*4x +3*5 =12
simplify it

Answer 12

O_O

Answer 13

alright