Algebra Examples

$12 (15) = x_{2} (3)$

Step 1

Since $x_{2}$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$x_{2} \cdot 3 = 12 (15)$

Step 2

Multiply $12$ by $15$ .

$x_{2} \cdot 3 = 180$

Step 3

Divide each term in $x_{2} \cdot 3 = 180$ by $3$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $x_{2} \cdot 3 = 180$ by $3$ .

$\frac{x_{2} \cdot 3}{3} = \frac{180}{3}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $3$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{x_{2} \cdot 3}{3} = \frac{180}{3}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $x_{2}$ by $1$ .

$x_{2} = \frac{180}{3}$

Step 3.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.3.1

Divide $180$ by $3$ .

$x_{2} = 60$