Question

2/3=m/42

Answer 1

you have to multiply both sides by 42

Answer 2

when you say multiply both sides do you mean multiply the 2 by 42 and then multiply the 3 by 42

Answer 3

that's what i mean

Answer 4

so the answer would be 84/3

Answer 5

84/3 = 28. your answer would be 28

Answer 6

does that make sense?

Answer 7

yes it does thank you and one more question, what does all the letters in these equations mean

Answer 8

letters in equations are variables. and variables represent numbers

Answer 9

when you "solve for x" you're finding out what the numeric value of x is

Answer 10

thank you very much, you explained things nicely

Answer 11

no problem :) i hope you understand everything

Answer 12

well a little more than i did but it has been so long since i have had to do any math, that i am really having trouble with all of this. I have some more problems that are so easy for other people that it is to embarring to even ask anyone for help. thank you

Answer 13

by the way how do you get your medals

Answer 14

people give you me medals for helping them. if you have other questions/problems, then feel free to ask/post them. i'm sure no one will laugh at you or make fun of you. we're all here trying to help one another

Answer 15

people give me medals for helping them*