Question

Solve 2x + 13 = 17 for x, and then use that number to find the value of 3x + 1

Answer 1

Answer: 7

Explanation:

To solve the problem you need to use algebra.

`2x+13=17\\`

Subtract 13 on both sides.

`2x=4`

Proceed to divide by 2 to solve for x.

`x=2`

Now using your x-value, plug that into 3x+1 to get your solution.

`3x+1\\3(2)+1=7`

Answer 2

Explanation:

2x+13=17

2x=17-13

2x=4

x=4/2

x=2

then,

3x+1

= 3*2+1

= 6+1

= 7