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3x - 6 = 7x + 1

-7x -7x
4x - 6 = 1
+6 +6
4x/4 = 7/4
x = 7/4
What is the error? How to fix the mistake. Solve the equation.​

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The answer is -5/4
3x -6 +6 = 7x-1 +6
3x= 7x +5
3x-7x=7x + 5 -7x
-4x=5
-4x/-4 = -5/4
X=-5/4

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