Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

3x=12

Direct response:

3x = 12

x = 12/3

x = 4

Answer explained step by step:

We have to 3x = 12

What we will do is clear the variable or unknown "x"

- What is multiplying "3 * x" we will divide:

x = 12/3

- We simplify ...

x = 4