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Solve the equation 7x + 6 = 3x + 1

must answer in integer or a reduced fraction, NO MIXED NUMBERS

User M Hadadi
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Answer:

x = 5/4

Explanation:

7x + 6 = 3x + 1

-3x -3x

4x + 6 = 1

-6 -6

4x = -5

4 divided by 4 and -5 divided by 4

x = 1.25

1.25 = 1 1/4 = 5/4

x = 5/4

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