What is the first step in solving the equation 12(x + 7) = 0

Question

12
(
𝑥

+

7
)

=

0
for x
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?(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

Divide both sides by 12....

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 12(x + 7) = 0 \) for \( x \), the first step is to divide both sides by 12. This simplifies the equation so you can isolate the expression in the parentheses.

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