How do you solve #1/3x-4=1#? Algebra Linear Equations Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality 1 Answer Alan P. Mar 22, 2017 #color(green)(x=15)# Explanation: Given #color(white)("XXX")1/3x-4=1# Multiply everything on both sides by #3# to get rid of the fraction. #color(white)("XXX")x-12=3# Add #12# to both sides to isolate the variable #x#. #color(white)("XXX")x=15# Answer link Related questions How do you solve two step equations? How do you check solutions to two step equations? What is an example of a two step equation with no solution? How do I check to see if the solution is 1 for the equation #2x+1=3#? Is there more than one way to solve a 2 step equation? How do you solve #-m+3=3#? How do you solve #-5y-9=74#? How do you solve #5q - 7 = \frac{2}{3}#? How do you solve #0.1y + 11 =0#? How do you solve #\frac{5q-7}{12} = \frac{2}{3}#? See all questions in Two-Step Equations and Properties of Equality Impact of this question 2194 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License