What are the steps for solving 1/3 (3x+12)

3 times plus 12 then 13 i think

First, you distribute. You multiply 1/3 by 3x and by 12 so you have:

3/3x+12/3

Then, you simplify:

x+4

If you need to solve for x, then the problem would be:

1/3 (3x+12) = 0

And of course, I've already shown how to distribute and simplify so you'd have:

x+4=0

Subtract 4 from both sides to get x alone and make sure the equation is even:

x=-4