In the equation 3x = 12 what step isolates the variable?

A. Divide by sides by 3

B. Multiply both sides by 3

C. Add 3 to both sides

D. Subtract 3 from both sides

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Lorelei Sanchez

3 January, 02:28

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Jesus · Answer 1

A) Divide both sides by three. This will cancel out the three next to your variable and isolate it.

In the equation 3x = 12 what step isolates the variable?A. Divide by sides by 3B. Multiply both sides by 3C. Add 3 to both sidesD. Subtract 3 from both sides