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

Subtract 7 from both sides
Multiply both sides by 12
Add 7 to both sides
Divide both sides by 12

1 answer

The first step in solving the equation \( 12(x + 7) = 0 \) for \( x \) is to divide both sides by 12. This simplifies the equation to \( x + 7 = 0 \).

So, the correct answer is:

Divide both sides by 12.