___ x (6 x 8) = (3 x 6) x 8

The missing number is 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

x(6)(8)=(3)(6)(8)

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

48x=144

Step 2: Divide both sides by 48.

48x /48 = 144 /48

x = 3

maximum area = xy = (16)(32) = 512 ft2

to maximize the area of the garden, the side of the fence parallel to the side of the house should be 32 ft long, and the other two sides should both have length 16 ft.'

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step-by-step explanation:

sine over hypotenuse

cosine   equals adjacent

tangent over hypotenuse