Josh bought oranges and apples. The apples weigh 3 times as much as the oranges. The apples weigh 12 pounds.
If the weight of the oranges is represented by [ ], which of these equations shows how to find the weight of the oranges?
A.
3 + [ ] = 12
B.
[ ] - 3 = 12
C.
[ ] x 3 = 12
D.
= 12
The correct equation to find the weight of the oranges is C.
[ ] x 3 = 12