Question

What is the first step in solving the equation: 3(x+2) = 12?

Group of answer choices
1.divide both sides by 3
2.subtract 12 from both sides
3.subtract 2 from both sides
4.multiply both sides by 3

Answer 1

You multiply by 3 aka distributing

Answer 2

Answer: multiply both sides by 3

Step-by-step explanation: That means it would be (3*x)+(3*2)