Question

6. Find CA*

Please help it’s so confusing

Answer 1

CA = 19

Explanation:

3x + 1 + 12 = 9x + 1

combine like terms

3x + 13 = 9x + 1

Subtraction property of equality

3x - 3x + 13 = 9x - 3x + 1

13 = 6x + 1

Subtraction property of equality

13 - 1 = 6x + 1 - 1

12 = 6x

Division property of equality

12/6 = 6x/6

2 = x

Symmetric property of equality

x = 2

Substitute x for 2

9(2) + 1 = 19

Answer 2

The answer is 19.

Explanation:

3x+1+12=9x+1

3x+13=9x+1

13=6x+1

12=6x

x=2

3(2)+1+12=19