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

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 3(x - 4) = 18 \), you can use various methods. One alternative method is to first distribute the \( 3 \) on the left side of the equation and then solve for \( x \). Here’s how that would work:

1. Distribute \( 3 \):
\[
3x - 12 = 18
\]

2. Now, add \( 12 \) to both sides:
\[
3x = 30
\]

3. Finally, divide by \( 3 \):
\[
x = 10
\]

So, another method that would result in the correct answer is distributing first before isolating \( x \).