Question

Use the properties of an equality to solve the following equations.

(3) 3x = 54

Answer 1

3x = 54
Using the division property of equality, we get:
$\frac{3x}{3}=\frac{54}{3}$
1x = 18

We know:
1 × Any number = The same number
⇒ x = 18
Thus, the value of x is 18.