Question

Select the statement that is true for solving the equation x - 12 = 15(1 point)
Responses

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.

Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.
Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.

Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x - 12 = 15 \), we can add 12 to both sides:

1. Start with the equation:
\( x - 12 = 15 \)

2. Add 12 to both sides:
\( x - 12 + 12 = 15 + 12 \)

3. Simplifying gives:
\( x = 27 \)

So, the correct statement is:
**Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.**