Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-The product of three-fourths and a number is six.
A) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = 6 ; 8$
B) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } = 6 x ; \frac { 1 } { 8 }$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } - x = 6 ; \frac { - 21 } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } + x = 6 ; \frac { 21 } { 4 }$

Question

Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the
equation and find the number.
-The product of three-fourths and a number is six. 
A) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = 6 ; 8$
B) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } = 6 x ; \frac { 1 } { 8 }$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } - x = 6 ; \frac { - 21 } { 4 }$
D) $\frac { 3 } { 4 } + x = 6 ; \frac { 21 } { 4 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation that represents the given information is $\frac{3}{4}x = 6$. Solving this equation for $x$ gives $x = 8$.

Use the Given Information to Write an Equation 34x=6;8\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = 6 ; 843​x=6;8

Use the Given Information to Write an Equation $\frac { 3 } { 4 } x = 6 ; 8$