Question

When a number x is multiplied by 6, the result is 3/8 .

What is the value of x?

Drag and drop the correct number into the box so that the equation is true.

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Answer 1

the question states 6x = 3/8, so x = 1/16.

Answer 2

Equation

6x = 3/8 Divide by 6

x = 3/8 // 6

Solution

`\text{x=}((3)/(8))/(6) \Rightarrow ((3)/(8))/((6)/(1))` The 1 has been added to the 6 so you can more easily do the next step.

The next step is to take the 6/1 and turn it upside down. When you do that, and multiply there should be some cancellation taking place.

`\text{x=}(3)/(8)*(1)/(6) = (3)/(48)=(1)/(16)`

This answer has been edited. Latex can be a pain.