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Study the statements carefully.

12/3 = 4 because 12 = 4•3

6/0 = x because 6 = x•0

What value can be used in place of x to create true statements? Explain your
reasoning

Study the statements carefully. 12/3 = 4 because 12 = 4•3 6/0 = x because 6 = x•0 What-example-1
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Answer

x = unidentified

Step-by-step explanation

If 12÷3=4 and 12 = 4×3, that means 6÷0=x and x×0=6.

This isn't possible because any number divided by 0 is unidentified.

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