Andre tried to solve the equation 1/4 (x+12)=2. What was his mistake in solving the equation?


1/4 (x+12)=2


1/4x=-10


x=-40


CHOOSE TWO


A. Andre changed the sign to -10 when it should be +10

B. Andre distributed 1/4 to x but not to 12

C. Andre forgot to subtract 1/4 from each side of the equation

D. Andre tried to subtract 12 from each side

E. Andre forgot to study for his math test

F. Andre solved correctly. No mistakes

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