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What is the first step in solving the equation 12 ( x + 7 ) = 0 for x?

Subtract 7 from both sides

Add 7 to both sides

Divide both sides by 12

Multiply both sides by 12

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To solve the equation \( 12 ( x + 7 ) = 0 \) for \( x \), the first step is to divide both sides by 12.

This simplifies the equation to \( x + 7 = 0 \). From there, you can proceed to isolate \( x \) by subtracting 7 from both sides.

So, the correct answer is:

Divide both sides by 12.