x* 2 1 =3 You divide each side by 2 1 x=3× 2 1 3÷ 2 1 =6 x=6 Check 6× 2 1 =3 This is the equation
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Cups Is needed 6/2 is 3 cups !
Ricardo originally needed 6 cups of flour for his recipe. After cutting the recipe in half, he required 3 cups of flour. This is confirmed by solving the equation 2 1 x = 3 .
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