Question

Solve for x.
4 + x/3 =9
x =

Answer 1

x = 15

Explanation:

Subtract 3 from each side: 12 + x = 27

Subtract 12 from both sides: x =27 − 12

Subtract 12 from 27 to get 15: x = 15

Answer 2

x = 15

Explanation:

`4 + (x)/(3) = 9`

`(x)/(3) = 5`

`x = 15`