Question

Two equations are shown:

Equation 1:
3
4
(x−12)=12
Equation 2:
3
4
y−12=12
Solve each equation. Then, enter a number in each box to make this statement true.
@mathstudent55

Answer 1

I don't understand what the 3 and 4 above the equations mean.

Answer 2

its a fraction. 3/4

Answer 3

Oh, I see.
One equation has parentheses, and the other one does not.