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Ms. Wilson is solving the equation: 7x−4=3(4x+12)
. Below are her steps so far.

Step 1 (the Distributive Property): 7x−4=12x+36
Step 2 (the Addition Property of Equality): 7x=12x+40
What should Ms. Wilson do next to solve this equation correctly?

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Divide all terms by 10.
Divide all terms by 10.

Subtract 30 from both sides of the equation.
Subtract 30 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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