Mathematics

If 3x + 1 = 9x - 2, the value of x is :

  1. -5

  2. 5

  3. 0

  4. 3

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Answer

Given,

⇒ 3x + 1 = 9x - 2

⇒ 3x + 1 = (32)x - 2

⇒ 3x + 1 = 32x - 4

⇒ x + 1 = 2x - 4

⇒ 2x - x = 1 + 4

⇒ x = 5.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

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