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The balanced scale represents the equation: 3x + 1 = x + 3

If one x block is subtracted from the right side and three numbered blocks are subtracted from the left side. What process will balance the scale?
A) subtract one x block from the left side and subtract three numbered blocks from the left side
B) subtract one x block from the left side and subtract three numbered blocks from the right side
C) subtract one x block from the right side and subtract three numbered blocks from the left side
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The balanced scale represents the equation: 3x + 1 = x + 3 If one x block is subtracted-example-1
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B, because it would become 3x-2=3 then 2x=2
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