Question

5=3(x+1 ) what is the answer to this question

Answer 1

Step 1. Divide both sides by 3

5/3 = x + 1

Step 2. Subtract 1 from both sides

5/3 - 1 = x

Step 3. Simplify 5/3 - 1 to 2/3

2/3 = x

Step 4. Switch sides

x = 2/3

Answer 2

3x + 3=5
3x=5-3
3x=2
x=2/3