Question

$$3x+1=19$$

Answer

x=6

Solution


Subtract \(1\) from both sides.
\[3x=19-1\]
Simplify  \(19-1\)  to  \(18\).
\[3x=18\]
Divide both sides by \(3\).
\[x=\frac{18}{3}\]
Simplify  \(\frac{18}{3}\)  to  \(6\).
\[x=6\]