Question

Which is NOT a step in solving for x in the equation: x/7 + 12 = 20(1 point)
Responses

canceling out the 7s
canceling out the 7s

dividing both sides by 7
dividing both sides by 7

subtracting 12 from both sides
subtracting 12 from both sides

multiplying both sides by 7

Answer 1

The step that is NOT involved in solving the equation \( \frac{x}{7} + 12 = 20 \) is:

**dividing both sides by 7**

To solve for \( x \), the correct steps would typically involve:

1. Subtracting 12 from both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):
\[
\frac{x}{7} = 20 - 12
\]

2. Simplifying the right side:
\[
\frac{x}{7} = 8
\]

3. Multiplying both sides by 7 to solve for \( x \):
\[
x = 8 \times 7
\]

So, the correct response is "dividing both sides by 7," as that step is not necessary or appropriate for solving the given equation.