Question

3x + 1 = 10
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Answer 1

X=3

Explanation:

3x+1=10 -> switch 1 3x = 10 - 1

3x = 9

9/3 = 3

Answer 2

x = 3

Explanation:

3x + 1 = 10

subtract 1 from both sides of the equation

3x + 1 - 1 = 10 - 1

3x = 10 - 1

3x = 9

divide both sides of the equation by 3

3x/3 = 9/3

x = 9/3

x = 3