one method for solving 3x - 4 equals 18 is the first divided by 3 then add 4 which method below would also result in the correct answer

Question

First distribute the 3 then add four, and lastly, divide by 3

First multiply by 1 / 3. Then subtract 4

first divide by 3. Then subtract 4

First distribute 3 then at twelve, and lastly, divide by 3.

Answer 1

The correct method would be the first divide by 3. Then subtract 4.