Ms, Wilson is solving the equation: 7x−4=3(4x+12)
. Here are her steps so far
Step 1 (the Distributive Property): 7x−4=12x+36
Step 2 (the Additional Property of Equality): 7x=12x+40
What should Ms. Wilson do next to solve this equation correctly?
Responses
Divide all terms by 7.
Divide all terms by 7.
Subtract 40 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 40 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.
Multiply all terms by x.
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Subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.
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