Question

What is the first step in solving the equation 12(x + 7) = 0
for x
?(1 point)
Responses

Multiply both sides by 12.
Multiply both sides by 12.

Subtract 7 from both sides.
Subtract 7 from both sides.

Add 7 to both sides.
Add 7 to both sides.

Divide both sides by 12.

Answer 1

The first step in solving the equation \( 12(x + 7) = 0 \) for \( x \) is to **divide both sides by 12**.

This simplifies the equation to \( x + 7 = 0 \).

So the correct response is: **Divide both sides by 12.**