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

2 Answers

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Answer:

x= 8.6666

Explanation:

3x-1 = 27

3x = 26

x = 8.66666

User Ernests Karlsons
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Answer:

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

User Brichins
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