Question

3 divided by x = 6

What is x?

Answer 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

3 ÷ x = 6

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Multiplication Property of Equality] Multiply x on both sides: 3 = 6x
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 6 on both sides: 3/6 = x
3. Simplify: 1/2 = x
4. Rewrite: x = 1/2