Problem
We want to find the value of x in the equation:
24 ÷ 3x = 2
Step-by-step solution
- Interpret the expression 24 ÷ 3x: It means 24 divided by (3 times x). So we can write it as 24 / (3x).
- Rewrite the equation: 24 / (3x) = 2.
- Multiply both sides by 3x to get rid of the fraction: 24 = 2 · 3x.
- Multiply the right side: 24 = 6x.
- Solve for x: divide both sides by 6 → x = 24 ÷ 6 = 4.
Check your answer
Plug x = 4 back into the original equation:
24 ÷ (3 × 4) = 24 ÷ 12 = 2, which is correct.
Answer
x = 4