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12.) Alexis paid $26.25 to rent a kayak for 3

hours. The equation 3x= 26.25 can be used to
determine the amount she paid per hour. Which
of the following is the solution to the equation?
A $8.66
C$23.25
B $8.75
D $29.25

User Chro
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The answer is B:8:75
User Yabert Yanuar
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To find the solution to the equation 3x = 26.25, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation by dividing both sides by 3:

3x/3 = 26.25/3

x = 8.75

Therefore, the solution to the equation is B) $8.75, which represents the amount Alexis paid per hour to rent the kayak.
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