Question

Fill in the blanks 3/4 (12x-16) = 1/3 (?x-?)

Answer 1

Explanation:

3/4 * 12 = 9

3/4 * 16 = 12

So rewriting the left side, you get

9x - 12

The numbers written on either side of the x when multiplied by 1/3 must equal 9 and 12

9*3 = 27

12*3 = 36

The answer is

1/3 ( 27x - 36)