Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.
3x=12

Answer 1

• Direct response:

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x = 4

• Answer explained step by step:

We have to 3x = 12

What we will do is clear the variable or unknown "x"

- What is multiplying "3 × x" we will divide:

x = 12/3

- We simplify...

x = 4