Solve the following equation. You must show all work to receive full credit. 1/3x = 42

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To solve the equation 1/3x = 42, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, let's multiply both sides of the equation by 3 to get rid of the fraction:
3 * (1/3x) = 3 * 42

This simplifies to:
1x = 126

So, the solution to the equation is x = 126.