Question

Solve the equation. (p. 97)

$5.\frac{x}{6}=7$

Short answer

The solution is x = 42.

Step-by-step solution

.  Given

The given equation is$\frac{x}{6}=7$ .

. To determine

We have to solve the equation$\frac{x}{6}=7$

.  Calculation

We multiply both sides by 6:

$\begin{array}{c}\frac{x}{6}=7\\ x=7\cdot 6\left[\text{crossmultiply}\right]\\ x=42\left[\text{multiply}\right]\end{array}$

So, the solution is x = 42.