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F(x) = 3x + 1, solve for x when f (x) =7.


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Answer: x=2

Explanation:

Given

f(x)=3x+1

f(x)=7

Combine two equations by substitution

3x+1=7

Subtract 1 on both sides

3x+1-1=7-1

3x=6

Divide 3 on both sides

3x/3=6/3

x=2

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