Ms. Wilson is solving the equation: 7x - 4 = 3 (4x + 12). Here are her steps so far
Step 1 (the Distributive Property ): 7x - 4 = 12x + 36
Step 2 (the Additional Property of Equality) 7x = 12x + 40
What should Ms. Wilson do next to solve this equation correctly?
A. Divide all terms by 7
B. Subtract 40 from both sides of the equation
C. Subtract 12x from both side of the equation
D. Multiply all terms by x
1 answer
The next step Ms. Wilson should do to solve the equation correctly is C. Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.