Question

*Select TWO answers* Name the first step that could be used to solve

this equation: -7(x-12) = 42*

Distribute the -7 to both the x and the -12

Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation.

Divide both sides of the equation by - 7

Divide both sides of the equation by 42

Multiply both sides of the equation by -7

Add 12 to both sides of the equation

Answer 1

Distribute the -7 to both the x and the -12

Explanation:

The first step taken would be to distribute the -7 to the x and the -12 to get rid of the ()

-7(x-12) = 42*

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-7x + 84 = 42*