Steps for solving 4(3x - 6) = 24 are shown. 4(3x - 6) - 24
12x - 24 - 24
12x - 24+24 24+24
12x - 48
12x 48
12 12
X-4
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Which of these is not part of the solution process?
O A. Simplifying by combining variable terms
B. Adding 24 to both sides to isolate the variable term
C. Dividing both sides by 12 to isolate the variable
D. Using the distributive property