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?
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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The correct next step for Ms. Wilson to solve the equation correctly is to subtract 12x from both sides of the equation.
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