To solve the equation \( 31 - 9x = 4 \), we first isolate \( x \).
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Subtract 31 from both sides: \[ -9x = 4 - 31 \] \[ -9x = -27 \]
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Divide both sides by -9: \[ x = 3 \]
The solution set contains the single value \( x = 3 \).
Using set notation, this can be expressed in different ways:
- As a set with the variable, it can be written as: \({ x = 3 }\)
- As a set with just the value, it can be written as: \({ 3 }\)
- In parentheses, it would be: \( (3) \) but this is not standard set notation.
- The representation \( (x = 3) \) is also not standard set notation for a solution set.
The correct set notation for the solution set is either \({ x = 3 }\) or \({ 3 }\).
Given the options, the correct answer is:
\({ 3 }\)