What opposite operation would you use to solve the equation and why? 3x = 24

NebulaSleuth asked Feb 9, 2023

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What opposite operation would you use to solve the equation and why?
3x = 24

NebulaSleuth asked Feb 9, 2023

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Answer:

24 ÷ 3 = 8

x = 8

Use division.

Explanation:

3 times a number = 24

24 divided by 3 equals that same number

Vagif Verdi answered Feb 15, 2023

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