Question

x/4+2=1

-3+x/1=-3
please show steps

thanks

Answer 1

-3 + x/1 = 3
Since any number divided by 1 =itself, we can simplify the x/1;

-3 + x = 3

Since we want to get "x" by itself, so we can solve for "x," let's add a +3 to the -3 on the left. Remember, whatever we do to the left, we have to do to the right. So. . .

+3 -3 +x = 3 + 3
x = 6

Now, go back and substitute the answer to "x" to check your work:

-3 + 6/1 = 3
-3 + 6 = 3
3 = 3

Can you follow the steps to do your first one? X looks like it will be a negative number when completed because you will need to add the +2 to balance the left side to equal the +1 on the right side!

Good Luck!