64x = 42, Solve for x

Solve 64x = 42

How to solve 64x = 42? Get the answer and stepwise instruction to solve linear equation in one variable 𝒙.

We have 64x = 42

Divide both sides by 64, which is the coefficent of x

Note: if a = b, then a ÷ c = b ÷ c

64x/64 = 42/64

x = 42/64

To simplify, divide both numerator and denominator by 2, which is the GCF of 42 and 64:

x = 21/32 or, x = 0.66