Solving for x in a linear equation
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If $\frac{x-1}{3} = k$ and $k = 3$, what is the value of $x$? A) 2 B) 4 C) 9 D) 10
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We are given the equation x minus one, divided by three, equals k. And we know that k equals three.
$$\frac{x - 1}{3} = k$$
$$k = 3$$
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Since k equals three, we can substitute three into our main equation.
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Now, let's solve for x by first multiplying both sides by three to clear the denominator.
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