What is the first step in solving the equation  12(x + 7) = 0  for  x ?(1 point)

Responses

Divide both sides by 12.
Divide both sides by 12.

Add 7 to both sides.
Add 7 to both sides.

Subtract 7 from both sides.
Subtract 7 from both sides.

Multiply both sides by 12.

Subtract 7 from both sides.