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X/2-1=3 what is X PLEASE HELPPPPPPPPPPP

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x / 2 - 1 = 3

Add 1 to both sides.

x / 2 = 4

Multiply both sides by 2.

x = 8

Now lets put in 8 for x in our original equation:

8 / 2 - 1 = 3

4 - 1 = 3

3 = 3

This is correct, therefore we know x = 8.

I hope I've helped! :)

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