Question

What is the value of x?

Answer 1

For 2x -1, X = 3 (2 x 3 = 6 - 1 = 5)

For 7x -1, X = 1/7 or 0.142857.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The line is 7 units long. Add the two equations together and set equal to 7:

7x-1 + 2x-1 = 7

Combine like terms:

9x-2= 7

Add 2 to both sides:

9x= 9

Divide both sides by 9:

X= 1