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How do you solve #(3x)/5 = 12#?

Answer 1

Kennedy Adams

#x=20#

#(3x)/5=12#

Multiply both sides by #color (red) 5#

#implies color(red)(5)*(3x)/5=12*color(red)5#.

3x=60 is implied.

Divide both sides by #color (purple)3#.

#implies (3x)/color(purple)3=60/color (purple)3#

#implies x=20#

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Answer 2

Savannah Anderson

To solve the equation (3x)/5 = 12, you first multiply both sides of the equation by 5 to eliminate the fraction. This gives you 3x = 60. Then, you divide both sides by 3 to isolate x. This yields x = 20. Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 20.

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