This equation is wrong.
3(x + 12) does not, and never will, equal 3(x + 5)
We can solve the equation to verify.
3(x + 12) = 3(x + 5)
Distributive property.
3x + 36 = 3x + 15
Subtract 15 from both sides.
3x + 21 = 3x
Cancel like terms.
21 = 0 × this is incorrect.
