4 is the answer because you multiply
Answer:
D Laura shaded the factors instead of the multipls of 12
Step-by-step explanation:
The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12, because each of those divides 12 without leaving a remainder
The multiples of 12 are 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, 132, 144
This is because simplifying the equation before solving it will lead you to the answer at a much faster rate. For example, in the given equation, the long way would be to distribute 2 to (x+3). Then, you transpose them and combine like terms. Until you get to x + 3 = 8. But if you simplify it first, you will see that it is straightforward. It will lead you to the answer right away which is x + 3 = 8. It saves you from the hassle of doing more algebra :)
