Question

One method for solving 3(x−4)=18
is to first divide by 3, then add 4. Which method below would also result in the correct answer?(1 point)
Responses

First, divide by 3, then subtract 4.
First, divide by 3, then subtract 4.

First, distribute the 3, then add 12, and lastly divide by 3.
First, distribute the 3, then add 12, and lastly divide by 3.

First, multiply by 13
, then subtract 4.
First, multiply by Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction , then subtract 4.

First, distribute the 3, then add 4, and lastly divide by 3.

Answer 1

"First, distribute the 3, then add 12, and lastly divide by 3."

Work: 3(x−4)=18 → 3x−12=18 → add 12 → 3x=30 → divide by 3 → x=10.