Question

3/8 of a number equals 27. translate and solve algebraic solution only

Answer 1

Answer:

(3/8) x = 27

x = 27 / (3/8)

x = 72

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Let's call the number $n$. Using this, we can say:

$\dfrac{3}{8} n = 27$

Now, let's solve:

$\dfrac{3}{8} n = 27$

• Set up

$n = 27 \cdot \dfrac{8}{3} = \boxed{72}$

• Multiply both sides by $\dfrac{8}{3}$ to isolate $n$ and simplify

We have found that the number is 72.