SOLUTION: If 4x+1 = 64, what is the value of x? please explain each step on how to get the answer. Thank you!

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Question 869532: If 4x+1 = 64, what is the value of x?
please explain each step on how to get the answer. Thank you!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4x%2B1=64
Subtract 1 from both sides.
4x%2B1-1=64-1
4x%2B0=63
4x=63
Divide both sides by 4.
%284x%29%2F4=63%2F4
%284%2F4%29x=63%2F4
%281%29x=63%2F4
x=63%2F4