Question

What is the first step when you do 3(19c+4)=12

Answer 1

3(19c + 4) = 12

1st step multiply the bracket (19c + 4) by 3

3(19c + 4) = 3(19c) + 3(4)

3(19c + 4) = 57c + 12

57c + 12 = 12

2nd step subtract 12 from both sides

57c + 12 - 12 = 12 - 12

57c = 0

3rd step divide both sides by 57 to find c

`(57c)/(57)=(0)/(57)`

c = 0