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Simplify and solve the equation 1/3x+3=4

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Answer:

X = 1/3

Explanation:

Multiply all terms by x and cancel:

1

3

+3x=4x

3x+

1

3

=4x(Simplify both sides of the equation)

3x+

1

3

−4x=4x−4x(Subtract 4x from both sides)

−x+

1

3

=0

−x+

1

3

1

3

=0−

1

3

(Subtract 1/3 from both sides)

−x=

−1

3

−x

−1

=

−1

3

−1

(Divide both sides by -1)

x = 1 /3

Check answers. (Plug them in to make sure they work.)

x = 1 /3

(Works in original equation)

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