Question

What would x be equivalent to in this equation?

6 = 20 - x/3

Answer 1

Explanation:

make x the subject of the formula by transposing it to the other end of the equal side.Make sure you change the sign

x/3=20-6

x/3=14

Now multiply both equations by 3 so we are only left with three

x/3(3)=14(3)

x=42

Answer 2

Answer= 42

Explanation:

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Given expression

`6 = 20 - (x)/(3)`

Switch sides

`20 - (x)/(3) = 6`

subtract 20 from both sides

`20 - (x)/(3) - 20 = 6 - 20`

`\frac { - x}{3} = - 14`

multiply both sides by 3

`3( ( - x)/(3) ) = 3( - 14)`

simplify

`- x = - 42`

divide both sides by -1.

`( - x)/( - 1) = ( - 42)/( - 1) \\ x = 42`

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