SOLUTION: Hi could you help me with this problem, thanks in advance. What is 48 divide x=6

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Question 500943: Hi could you help me with this problem, thanks in advance. What is 48 divide x=6
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
48/x = 6
multiply both sides by x:
48 = 6x
divide both sides by 6:
8 = x