Question

What is 51= 3x even mean

Answer 1

Answer: 17

Step-by-step explanation: X is your variable, you need to find what X equals

In this case you can divide

51/3= 17

You can plug in your result to check your work. If the equation is true, it is correct

Since 51= 3 x 17, or 3 x 17= 51, this is correct

Answer 2

Explanation:

if you multiplied a number by 3, you would get 51. If you want to solve for x, divide on both sides of the equal sign.

51/3 = 3x/3

17=x