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algebra

If 34x=12\frac{3}{4}x = 12, what is the value of xx?

A

16

B

9

C

4

D

36

Correct Answer: A

Choice Ahoice B is the correct answer.

  1. Multiply by 4: 3x=483x = 48
  2. Divide by 3: x=16x = 16
  3. Verify: 34(16)=3(4)=12\frac{3}{4}(16) = 3(4) = 12

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because calculation error.