SOLUTION: Is 2 a solution of 3x+1=6

Question 499770: Is 2 a solution of 3x+1=6
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
No.
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3x + 1 = 6
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Subtract 1 from both sides.
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3x = 5
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Divide both sides by 3.
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x = 5/3
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which can be shown as
x = 1 2/3
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Always check your work!
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3x + 1 = ?
3*(5/3) = 5
5 + 1 = 6
Correct!
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Answer:
x = 5/3, or 1 2/3.
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Done.
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