3
algebraSolve for :
A
48
B
16
C
3
D
0.33
Correct Answer: A
Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer. When solving division equations, we multiply both sides by the denumber.
- Start with the equation:
- Multiply both sides by 12:
- Calculate:
- Verify: ✓
💡 Quick Pattern: For , the solution is always (multiply the right side by the denominator).
Choice Bhoice A is incorrect because this results from dividing 12 by 4 instead of multiplying: . This is backwards thinking.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this comes from adding: . Addition is not the inverse of division.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from dividing 4 by 12: . This divides in the wrong direction.