Question

Which sentence explains the correct first step in the solution of this equation?
4(X-3)=9
A.Add 2 to both sides.
B.Apply the distributive property to get 4x - 3 = 9.
C.Apply the distributive property to get 4x - 12 = 9.
D.Subtract 9 from both sides.​

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Apply the distributive property to get 4x-12=9.

Step-by-step explanation:

To get x out of the parentheses, you have to use the distributive property by multiplying both x and -3.

Hope this helps you :)

Answer 2

Answer is C 4x-12=9 i think