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How do I solve x? 3/2x = 12

User Piaget Hadzizi
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We need to isolate the x variable:

We have the next equation:


(3)/(2)x=12

First, multiply both sides by 2:


2((3)/(2))x=2(12)
3x=24

Then, divide both sides by 3:


(3x)/(3)=(24)/(3)

Therefore:


x=8

The x value is equal to 8.

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