Question

If x-1/3 = k and k = 3, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x=3 1/3

x-1/3=3

Add 1/3 to both sides

x=3 1/3

Answer 2

x = 10/3

Explanation:

x-1/3 = k

Let k =3

x - 1/3 = 3

Add 1/3 to each side

x- 1/3 + 1/3 = 3 + 1/3

Get a common denominator

x = 9/3+1/3

x = 10/3