To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. To do this, we can multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of 6/7, which is 7/6.
(7/6)(6/7)x = (7/6)(12)
Simplifying:
1x = 14
Therefore, x = 14.
Solve for x : 6/7 x=12
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Melanie has decided to run for president of her science club. She would like to purchase colorful rubber bracelets that say, “Melanie for President!” She plans to pass out these colorful bracelets at the next meeting. There are twenty bracelets in each package. Each bracelet costs $3.50. How much will Melanie have to pay if she purchases two packages of colorful bracelets?
If there are twenty bracelets in each package and Melanie wants to purchase two packages, she will have a total of 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 bracelets.
Since each bracelet costs $3.50, Melanie will have to pay a total of 40 x $3.50 = $<<40*3.5=140>>140. Answer: \boxed{140}.
Since each bracelet costs $3.50, Melanie will have to pay a total of 40 x $3.50 = $<<40*3.5=140>>140. Answer: \boxed{140}.
Janice is a seamstress, and the local dance studio hired her to make costumes for their upcoming recital. In one performance there are 15 dancers, and each costume will cost $19. How much will it cost for Janice to make costumes for the dance studio?
If there are 15 dancers and each costume costs $19, Janice will have to make 15 x $19 = $<<15*19=285>>285 worth of costumes for the dance studio. Answer: \boxed{285}.
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