SOLUTION: solve for x: 3x + 13 = x + 1

Question 168599: solve for x: 3x + 13 = x + 1
Found 2 solutions by checkley77, iluvbuilding429:
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3x+13=x+1
3x-x=1-13
2x=-12
x=-12/2
x=-6 ans.
Proof:
3*-6+13=-6+1
-18+13=-5
-5=-5

Answer by iluvbuilding429(41) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
solve for x: 3x + 13 = x + 1
Start by subtracting x from both sides:

Next, subtract 13 from both sides:

Now divide both sides by 2:

So, your answer is .
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