Question

Explain what the equation 3x = 6 means without using the word equal. Explain why 2 is a solution of the equation.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Given

`3x = 6`

Solving (a): What the expression means

3 when multiplied by x, gives 6

Solving (b): Why 2 is the solution

We have:

`3x = 6`

Divide both sides by 3

`(3x)/(3) = (6)/(3)`

`x = (6)/(3)`

`x = 2`