How To Solve This Equation? 3/1(1+2) = x

9 dumbass

multiply by 3, add the 1 and 2 for 3, multiply by 1 and divide by 3 to get x by itself. x = 1

X=1
Parenthesis first.
3/1(1+2)
3/1*3
3/3
1

6 x 3 = 18 = 9
2 1 2

9 or 1... considering two of us have solved it as 1, two different ways, i think its 1.

Close but no cigar.

3/1(1+2)
3/1(3)
3(3)
9

If anyone has excel or similar type program can figure this out easy. If not that a fourth grade math book would work as well.

6 (1+2) 18 9
- x - = - = - =9
2 1 2 1

3/1(1+2) = x

3/1(3)= x

3/3 = x

1= x
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Just multiply the 3 by itself to move to the side with x. simplify the problem so you are arent confusing your order of opertions. Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally. Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract.

x=1

Can't believe people still think it's 1 even after the order of operation was posted. For those people who need links.

[link to mathforum.org]

Uhhhh.... In the order of operations multiplication and division have the same priority Jack you find your answer by going left to right when you come to a situation where you can either divide or multiply.
I can't believe you think you are more intelligent than others.

7 hundred galactic billion

Follow the rules known as the "Order of Operations":

Rule 1: First perform any calculations inside parentheses.
Rule 2: Next perform all multiplications and divisions, working from left to right.
Rule 3: Lastly, perform all additions and subtractions, working from left to right.

3/1(1+2) = x

Perform operations inside parentheses first.

1+2 = 3

so, 3/1(3) = x

Perform multiplication from left to right.

1(3) = 3

so, 3/3 = x

Perform division from left to right.

3/3 = 1

so, x = 1

Here is a link to a page that helps to illustrate how to solve mathematics equations employing the rules known as the "Order of Operations":

[link to www.mathgoodies.com]

3/1(1+2)=x
3/1(3)=x
3(3)=x
9=x

You are a 100% correct.

parentheses first

now we have 3/1(3)

Multiplication and division left to right.

Now we have 3(3)

x=9

3/1(1+2)=x
Start by multiplying both sides by 3 to eliminate some numbers...
You're left with :
1(1+2)=3x
Simplify to :
1(3)=3x
3=3x
Then divide both sides by 3 to get x :
X=1

Answer is 1.

How are you just removing the slash? You can't just remove the slash.

3/3=1

Pffft...easy...3 times the circumference of the X, carry the 1,minus .11.11.11 equals negative 14.547.

x = 9. I can´t believe some idiots actually say that x = 1. You divide 3 by 1 before you multiply with the parentheses.

the answer should be 1 but it really is 9 that's why algebra sucks.

because the Order of operations was not followed to get 1.
9 is correct

That "slash" is a division sign. I did not just remove it. 3/1=3

Thats what I got

Parentheses first. Then multiply to get the answer out of parentheses. Then divide.

X=1


And algebra fucking rocks....if you know how to do it.

Last Edited by wishiwas on 01/20/2013 10:20 AM

All you Niners are willfully stupid.

I get 9 but now i like the galactic billion answer

ah I see what you did. Your answer is incorrect.

Put it in excel or a calculator. Or take 3 apples and divide them amongst yourself. How many apples do you have?