Question

Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation x12=6
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12
=
6
to solve the value of x
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?(1 point)
Responses

multiply by −12
−
12
multiply by negative 12

multiply by 6
multiply by 6

divide by 12
divide by 12

multiply by 12
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Answer 1

To solve the equation \( \frac{x}{12} = 6 \) for \( x \), you should multiply both sides of the equation by 12.

Here’s how it works step-by-step:

1. Start with the equation:
\[
\frac{x}{12} = 6
\]

2. Multiply both sides by 12:
\[
12 \cdot \frac{x}{12} = 12 \cdot 6
\]

3. This simplifies to:
\[
x = 72
\]

So, the correct action is **multiply by 12**.