Question

If x-1/3 = k and k = 3, what is the value of x ?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 9
D) 10

Answer 1

None of the above

Explanation:

x-1/3 = k

We know that k=3, so we can substitute that into the equation

x-1/3 = 3

Add 1/3 to each side

x-1/3 + 1/3 = 3+1/3

x = 3 1/3 or as an improper fraction 10/3