Which equation below shows a correct first step for solving 3x = –12 A 3x + 3 = -12 + 3 в) За — 3 — —12 — 3 3(3x) = 3(-12) 3x -12 3 3

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Which equation below shows a correct first step for solving 3x = -12
А) За + 3 — —12 + 3
в) Зх — 3 — —12 — 3
О 3(3г) — 3(-12)
3x
-12
3
3
Transcribed Image Text:Which equation below shows a correct first step for solving 3x = -12 А) За + 3 — —12 + 3 в) Зх — 3 — —12 — 3 О 3(3г) — 3(-12) 3x -12 3 3
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