Question

Zachary is solving the following equation.

Three-fourths (x minus 8) = 12

Which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?
Multiply both sides of the equation by Three-fourths.
Divide both sides of the equation by Four-thirds.
Distribute Three-fourths over (x – 8).
Distribute Four-thirds over (x – 8).

Answer 1

distribute 3/4 of x-8 would be the correct first step

Explanation:

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Answer 2

distribute 3/4 of x-8 would be the correct first step