Question

Zachery is solving the equation 3/4 (x - 8) = 12

Which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?

Answer 1

3/4*x - 3/4*8=12

3/4x -6=12

3/4x=12+6

3/4x=18

x=24

Explanation:

multiply 3/4 into the content inside the brackets

have -3/4*8 cross the equal sign changing its sign from - to +

divide both sides by 3/4