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Is 3 a solution to 5x+1=6 why or why not

User Alvits
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

5(3) + 1 = 6

15 + 1 = 6

16 = 6 not true

User Karren
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

We have to solve the equation.

5x+1=6

-1 -1

5x=5

/5 /5

x=1

No, 3 isn't a solution.

-hope it helps

User Robert MacLean
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