One method for solving 3(x - 4)=18 is to First divide by 3, then add four. Which method below what also result in the correct answer?

Question

One method for solving 3(x - 4)=18 is to First divide by 3, then add four. Which method below what also result in the correct answer?

First distribute the 3 then add for and lastly divide by 3
First distributor 3 then add 12 and lastly divide by 3
First divide by 3 then subtract 4
First multiply by 1/3 then subtract 4

Answer 1

One method for solving 3(x - 4)=18 is to First divide by 3, then add four. Which method below what also result in the correct answer?

The correct answer is "First divide by 3 then subtract 4."