Answer:
C. Distribute 3/4 over (x - 8)
Step-by-step explanation:
There are multiple ways to begin solving this problem.
If we want to cancel the 3/4 without using the distributive property, we would divide both sides by 3/4. Dividing by 4/3 will not cancel it.
When dividing by fractions, we multiply by the reciprocal; this would be multiplying both sides by 4/3. Multiplying by 3/4 will not cancel it.
Using the distributive property, we multiply (x-8) by the number in front of parentheses, 3/4. We cannot distribute 4/3, since it is not part of the equation.