Question

Solve 1/3x=12

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Answer 1

x = 36.37

Explanation:

the equation can be simplified first to 0.33*x=12

0.33 goes into 12 about 36.37 times

Answer 2

1/3x = 12

Multiply both sides by 3x

3x.1/3x = 12.3x

3x/3x = 36x

1 = 36x

Now divide both sides by 36

1/36 = 36x/36

1/36 = x