Question

3x+1=6x-4 solve for x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 5/3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x + 1 = 6x - 4

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Subtract 3x on both sides:                    1 = 3x - 4
2. Add 4 to both sides:                              5 = 3x
3. Divide 3 on both sides:                          5/3 = x
4. Rewrite:                                                   x = 5/3

Answer 2

Answer:

Exact form

x=5/3

Decimal form

x=1.6

Mixed number form

x= 1 2/3

Step-by-step explanation: