Question

Which step shows the result of applying the subtraction property of equality?
(12x+8)+4-3

Answer 1

Value of expression = -3 / 4

Explanation:

Given:

(12x + 8) + 4 = 3

Find:

Value of expression

Computation:

Given expression

(12x + 8) + 4 = 3

Step 1: Use Distributive property

12x + 8 + 4 = 3.

Step 2: By adding like terms.

12x + 12 = 3

Step 3: Transfer

12x = 3 - 12

Step 4: Subtract

12x = -9

Step 4: Divide both sides by 12

12x / 12 = -9 / 12

x = -3 / 4

Value of expression = -3 / 4