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

Answer: C. Distribute 3/4 over (x-8)

Explanation:

To solve any(technically most, but still...) algebraic equation you must isolate the variable. In this case, the first step would either be to divide both sides of the equation by 3/4, or distribute 3/4 to x and -8, as you cannot modify the contents of the parenthesis without removing the 3/4.

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Answer 2

c

Explanation:

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