Question

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Solve the equation.
-3x + 1 + 10x = x + 4
O x = 1/1/201
O
x = 5/
5059/0
O x = 12
O x = 18
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Answer 1

-3x + 1 + 10x = x + 4

reduce on either side of =

7x+1 = x+4

group the terms containing x on one side and the constant terms on the other side of each side of =, taking care to change the signs of the displaced terms

7x-x = 4-1

reduce

6x = 3

solve

6x=3

x=3/6 = 1/2

Explanation: