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The product of two numbers is 48, and one of the numbers is 12. Find the other number.


Which equation can be used to solve this problem?
A) 48x = 12
B) 12x = 48
C)
x
12
= 48
D)
x
48
= 12

Respuesta :

The Answer Is B: 12x=48 :) x represents the number that is being multiplied by 12, and we already have our answer, which is 48. Hope I helped, if you need anything else just ask :)
Peredhel
Hi

First, let's find the equation, by solving each equation.

A) 48x = 12
12/48 = 0.25
Check if that fits in with the problem. 
12 x 0.25 = 48?
Nope, 
12 x 0.25 = 3

B) 12x = 48
48/12 = 4
Check if that fits in with the problem.
12 x 4 = 48?
Yes!
12 x 4 = 48

The answer is B.

Hope this helps! :)

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