Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(07.02)

An equation is shown below:

3(4x + 5) = 12

Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation?

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


Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points)

(07.02)

What is the value of x in the equation 3(2x + 8) = 0?
–8
–4
4
8