SOLUTION: what is an equation that would be solved by using multiplication. and how would you show it?

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Question 403278: what is an equation that would be solved by using multiplication. and how would you show it?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is an equation that would be solved by using multiplication. and how would you show it?
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(1/2)x = 6
Multiply both sides by 2 to solve for "x":
2*(1/2)x = 2*6
x = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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