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How do you solve for x: #x/3=12#?

Answer 1

Eva Adamson

#x = 36#

First, we have to cancel out the #x/3# to get a single #x#.

To get #x# from #x/3#, you have to multiply #x/3# by #3#.

This action (#xx 3# ) needs to be completed on both sides of the equals sign.

This would mean:

#x/3 = 12#

#(x/3 xx 3) = (12 xx 3)#

#x = 36#

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Answer 2

Hazel Anglin

To solve for ( x ) in the equation ( \frac{x}{3} = 12 ), you multiply both sides of the equation by 3. This gives you ( x = 36 ).

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