Question

1. Which of the following is the solution to 6x + 1 = 4? Show the steps you use to find the solution.

7
(1)
6
(2) x = -1/2
(3) x=
4
3
(4) x = -5/
6

Answer 1

x = 1/2

Explanation:

We're asked to solve the equation 6x + 1 = 4.

So, I start by subtracting 1 from both sides:

`\rightleftharpoons\phantom{123}\tt{6x=4-1}\\\rightleftharpoons\phantom{123}\tt{6x=3}`

We still need to divide both sides by 6:

`\rightleftharpoons\phantom{123}\tt{x=\cfrac{3}{6}}`

Next, we simplify the fraction.

`\rightleftharpoons\phantom{123}\tt{x=\cfrac{1}{2}}`