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. Subtract 7 from both sides. Subtract 7 from both sides. Add 7 to both sides. Add 7 to both sides. Multiply both sides by 12.
The first step in solving the equation 12(x + 7) = 0 for x is to divide both sides of the equation by 12. So, the correct response is "Divide both sides by 12."
