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Chapter 3: Q1. (page 120)

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

4x+1=5

Short Answer

Expert verified

The solution for the equation 4x+1=5 is x=1.

Step by step solution

01

– Separate the variables and constants

Write the original equation and separate the variables.

4x+1=54x=5-14x=4

02

– Solve for x

Divide both sides of the equation 4x=4by 4.

4x4=44x=1

Therefore, the solution of the equation isx=1.

03

– Check the solution 

To check the solution, write the original equation and substitute the value of x.4x+1=5

Now, substitute x=1and check the result.

41+1=541=5-141=44=4

As the left-hand side is equal to right hand side, this signifies that the solution is correct.

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