Question

What is the method or solution to this question (3)x-1=81x

Answer 1

Answer:

$\large \boxed{\displaystyle x=- \frac{1}{78}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$3x-1=81x$

Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation.

$-1=78x$

Divide both sides of the equation by 78.

$\displaystyle \frac{-1}{78} =x$

Answer 2

$3x-1=81x\\78x=-1\\x=-\dfrac{1}{78}$