Question

Solve for x.
3x - 1 = 27
x = 263
x = 10
x = 28/3

Answer 1

x= 8.6666

Explanation:

3x-1 = 27

3x = 26

x = 8.66666

Answer 2

x = 28/3

Explanation:

3x - 1 = 27

Add 1 to each side

3x-1+1 = 27+1

3x= 28

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = 28/3

x = 28/3