How do you solve #(x+1)/3=2#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-05T21:26:51

#x=5#

#(x+1)/3=2#

Multiply both sides by 3

#color(red)3(x+1)/3=2xxcolor(red)3#

#x+1=6#

Subtract 1 from both sides

#x+1color(blue)(-1)=6color(blue)(-1)#

#x=5#