Question

Solve please: 7(3x+1)=35

Answer 1

Answer: x=4/3

Explanation:

1. Distribute

7(3x+1)=35

21x+7=35

2. Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation

21x+7=35

21x+7-7=35-7

3. Simplify

Subtract the numbers

Subtract the numbers

21x=28

4. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

21x=28

21x/21 28/21

5. Simplify

Cancel terms that are in both the numerator and denominator

Divide the numbers

x=4/3

Answer 2

x=

Explanation:

PEMDAS:

35/ 7

3x+1 = 5

3x= 4

x= 4/3