Question

3(4x + 5) = 12 Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation? (4 points) Group of answer choices Step 1: 12x + 15 = 12 Step 2: 12x = −3 Step 1: 12x + 5 = 12 Step 2: 12x = 7 Step 1: 7x + 5 = 12 Step 2: 7x = 7 Step 1: 7x + 8 = 12 Step 2: 7x = 4

Answer 1

Answer:

1 is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

3(4x + 5) = 12

12x + 15 = 12

12x = -3