The first step in solving the equation is to distribute the 12 to the terms inside the parentheses.
12(x + 7) = 0 can be simplified as:
12 * x + 12 * 7 = 0
This simplifies to:
12x + 84 = 0
What is the first step in solving the equation 12 (x + 7) = 0 for x
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