Zachary is solving the following equation3/4(x - 8)= 12Which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?A.Multiply both sides of the equation by 3/4B.Divide both sides of the equation by 4/3C.Distribute 3/4 over (x - 8)D.Distribute 4/3 over (x - 8)
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The answer is C.
The first step in a math problem with distribution involved is to take care of the parentheses (PEMDAS). This means you have to distribute 3/4 to the (x - 8).