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Use the conversion factor that 1 pint is equal to 2 cups.
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Let's start by copying the given statement. 3pt&= c Converting between pints (pt) and cups (c) will involve using a conversion factor. 2c/1pt Multiplying 3pt by this conversion factor will convert it to cups.
a*b/c= a* b/c
Cross out common factors
Simplify quotient
a/1=a
Multiply
To complete the given statement, we will substitute 6 into the blank space. 3pt&=6c
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