Question

Solve the equation. –3x + 1 + 10x = x + 4

Answer 1

Answer:

Add  − 3 x  and  10 x . 7 x + 1 = x + 4

Move all terms containing  

x

to the left side of the equation.

6 x + 1 = 4

Move all terms not containing  

x

to the right side of the equation.

6 x = 3

Divide each term by  

6

and simplify.

x = 1 2

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

x =  12

Decimal Form:

x = 0.5

Answer 2

Answer:

Combine like terms

−

3

+

1

+

1

0

=

+

4

{\color{#c92786}{-3x}}+1+{\color{#c92786}{10x}}=x+4

−3x+1+10x=x+4

7

+

1

=

+

4

Step-by-step explanation: