OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e §4.7 Solve Equations with Fractions · Exercise 76 · Algebra · Linear equations

Solve Equations with Fractions · Exercise 76

Richard thinks the solution to the equation $\frac{3}{4} x = 24$ is $16.$ Explain why Richard is wrong.

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OpenStax, Prealgebra 2e · §4.7 Solve Equations with Fractions · Exercise 76

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