6 x what equals 42
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number that, when multiplied by 6, gives the result of 42. We will solve this by dividing 42 by 6.
Answer
$7$
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is $7$.
Steps to Solve
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Identify the operation We need to find a number, let's call it $x$, such that when multiplied by 6 gives 42. This can be expressed algebraically as: $$ 6 \times x = 42 $$
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Rearranging the equation To isolate $x$, we can divide both sides of the equation by 6: $$ x = \frac{42}{6} $$
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Perform the division Now, we perform the division: $$ x = 7 $$
The final answer is $7$.
More Information
When you multiply 7 by 6, you get 42, confirming that 7 is the correct solution. This process illustrates basic division and the concept of inverse operations.
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly multiply instead of dividing. Always remember that you are looking for a number that, when multiplied gives the specific product, so you should divide in this case.
