Zachary is solving the following equation.

Three-fourths (x minus 8) = 12

Which is the best first step to begin to simplify the equation?

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Step-by-step explanation:

first distribute 3/4 into (x-8) = 3/4x-6

3/4x-6=12

then add 6 to both sides to get rid of - 6

3/4x=18

Now multiply 4 times 18 to get rid of division (72)

now you are left with 3x=72, so you now divide by 3 and you get x=24