Question

In Bill's physics class, he had to solve the equation 6 = 12kx2 for k. Each step of his work is shown below.

Use the drop-down menus to explain each step.


CLEARCHECK
Given Equation: 6 = 12kx2

Step 1: 6x2 = 12k
on both sides of the equation.

Step 2: 12x2 = k
on both sides of the equation

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given Equation: 6 = 12kx2

Step 1: 6x2 = 12k

divide by x2 on both sides of the equation.

Step 2: 12x2 = k

multiply by 2 on both sides of the equation.

Answer 2

`k =0.25`

Explanation:

CLEARCHECK

Given Equation:
`6=12k*2`

Step 1:
`(6)/(2) =(12k*2)/(2)`

Divide 2 on both sides of the equation

`3=12k`

Step 2:
`(3)/(12) =(12k)/(12)`

Divide 12 on both sides of the equation.

`(1)/(4) =k`

Step 3:
`k= 0.25`