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 the correct answer is:
Divide both sides by 12.
What is the first step in solving the equation 12(x + 7) = 0
for x
?(1 point)
Multiply both sides by 12.
Multiply both sides by 12.
Add 7 to both sides.
Add 7 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 12.
Divide both sides by 12.
Subtract 7 from both sides.
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