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

for x
?(1 point)
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Divide both sides by 12.
Divide both sides by 12.

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

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

Multiply both sides by 12.

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The first step to solve the equation \( 12(x + 7) = 0 \) for \( x \) would be to divide both sides by 12. This simplifies the equation:

\[ x + 7 = 0 \]

So, the correct response is:

Divide both sides by 12.