The value of x is 24.
An equation is a formula that expresses the equality of two expressions, by connecting them with the equals sign.
Here, a statement is given, and we have to make an equation from that and solve for x.
The quotient of x and 3 increased by 12 is 20
That is, (x/3) + 12 = 20
Now, we have to solve this equation to find the value of x.
The equations can be solved by isolating the variable on one side.
Therefore,
(x/3) + 12 = 20
(x/3) + 12 - 12 = 20 - 12 (Substract 12 from both sides)
x/3 = 8
x/3 × 3 = 8 × 3 (Multiply both sides by 3)
x = 24
Hence the value of x is 24
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