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Select the statement that is true for solving the equation x - 12 = 15(1 point)

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Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.
Subtract 12 from both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.

Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.
Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 3.

Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.

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To solve the equation \( x - 12 = 15 \), we can add 12 to both sides:

  1. Start with the equation:
    \( x - 12 = 15 \)

  2. Add 12 to both sides:
    \( x - 12 + 12 = 15 + 12 \)

  3. Simplifying gives:
    \( x = 27 \)

So, the correct statement is: Add 12 to both sides of the equal sign. x = 27.