Select the statement that is true for solving the equation x + 12 = 42(1 point)

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Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 54.
Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 54.

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 54.
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 54.

Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 30.
Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 30.

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 30.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x + 12 = 42 \), you would need to subtract 12 from both sides of the equation. Here's how it works:

1. Start with the equation:
   \( x + 12 = 42 \)

2. Subtract 12 from both sides:
   \( x + 12 - 12 = 42 - 12 \)

3. This simplifies to:
   \( x = 30 \)

So, the correct statement is:

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 30.