Question

7x + 1 = x + 7
whats the answer

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

7x+1=x+7

7x-1=x+6

7x=-x+6

-x

6x=6

6x/6=6/6

x=1

Answer 2

7x + 1 = x + 7

7(1) + 1 = 8

1 + 7 = 8

If you substitute 1 for x, the statement is true. Therefore, x = 1.