Question

Five less than a number is equivalent to one more than three times the number

Answer 1

-3/2

Explanation:

five less than a number = x-5

one more than three times the number= 3x+1

x-5=3x+1

-5-1=3x+x

-6=4x

-6/4=4x/4

x=-3/2

Answer 2

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