SOLUTION: 12/x=4 I understand the golden rule in this situation is to do the opposite. The opposite of division would be multiplication. I can figure out the answer when the variable i

Question 600630: 12/x=4 I understand the golden rule in this situation is to do the opposite. The opposite of division would be multiplication. I can figure out the answer when the variable is the numerator, but I get confused when the variable is the denominator. I know that x=3, but I need help on showing step by step how I got there. If y/6=2, times each side by 6, which would be 6y/6=2(6) or y=12. Going back to by problem it would be 144/x=48. I would appreciate it if someone could show me step by step when time allows. THANK YOU!!
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by 'x'

Divide both sides by 4

Reduce

Flip the equation

So the answer is

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You are correct. The solution to is . Nice job.

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Start with the given equation

Multiply both sides by x.

Divide both sides by 48.

Reduce.

Flip the equation.

So the answer is
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