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To solve the equation 3 x + 1 = 4 x + (negative 4)

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Answer: x=5

Explanation:

3x+1=4x+(-4)

3x+1=4x-4

3x+5=4x

5=x

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Answer:

x=5

Explanation:

3x+1 = 4x -4

Subtract 3x from each side

3x+1-3x = 4x-3x-4

1 = x-4

add 4 to each side

1+4 = x-4+4

5 =x

User Mithun Satheesh
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