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.

The value of x is:

The value of y is:

Answer 1

The idea is to isolate the variable you're trying to solve for! So you do everything in reverse :) for the first equation we need to get rid of the 3/4, so we do the opposite, multiply by 4/3. But whatever we do to one side we need to do to the other, so we multiply the right by 4/3 as well! Then just add 12 to both sides and you'll have x.

Answer 2

Oh! Now I understand! Thanks!
@dylanhouse

Answer 3

Great!