Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. x/1.2=15

Answer 1

x=18

Explanation:

x/1.2=15

Multiply each side by 1.2

x/1.2 * 1.2 =15 * 1.2

x = 18

Answer 2

x = 18

Explanation:

The equation to solve is:

`(x)/(1.2)=15`

This basically means, "what number" (x), divided by 1.2 would give us 15??

We can cross multiply and simply solve for x:

`(x)/(1.2)=15\\x=1.2*15\\x=18`

Correct answer x = 18