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Algebra in a x 60=120, a is a one-digit number. what does a represent?

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If you divide each side of the equation by 60, you find that 'a' has to be 2 .
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A represents 2 because, 2 times 60 is 120. If you want to check your work then divide 120 into 60 and see what you get. Hope this helps :)
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