Question

How many ink cartridges can you buy with 144 dollars if one cartridge costs 12 dollars ? Part A: Write the equation

Answer 1

12

Part A: 144/12=12

Explanation:

You can only buy 12 cartridges of ink because 144/12=12. Therefore, 144/12=12 would be you equation.

Answer 2

12x=144

divide both sides by 12

x=12