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In the equation 3x = 12 what step isolates the variable?

A. Divide by sides by 3
B. Multiply both sides by 3
C. Add 3 to both sides
D. Subtract 3 from both sides

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A) Divide both sides by three. This will cancel out the three next to your variable and isolate it.

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