How do you solve for x: #x/3=12#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-06-15T17:32:39

#x = 36#

First, we have to cancel out the #x/3# to get a single #x#.

To get #x# from #x/3#, you have to multiply #x/3# by #3#.

This action (#xx 3# ) needs to be completed on both sides of the equals sign.

This would mean:

#x/3 = 12#

#(x/3 xx 3) = (12 xx 3)#

#x = 36#