what is x in the eqaution -3x + 7 = 1

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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We have,

-3x + 7 = 1

Transposing 7 to other side, we get

-3x = 1 -7

-3x = -6

Dividing both sides by -3, we get

-3x/-3 = -6/-3

x = 2

 

Thus, value of x is 2.