Question

Solve for x. 3x - 1 = 27

Answer 1

x = 9
Move the 1 over to make it 3x = 28. The. 28/3 equals 9

Answer 2

Exact Form:

x=28/3

Decimal Form:

x=9/333…

Mixed Number Form:

x=9 1/3

Explanation:

Move all terms that don't contain x to the right side and solve.