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The sum of 6 and one-third of x is one more tha... - WAEC Mathematics 2010 Question

The sum of 6 and one-third of x is one more than twice x, find x

A
x = 7
B
x = 5
C
x = 3
D
x = 2
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Correct Option: C

6 = (\frac{1}{3}x) = 1 + 2x

6 = 1 = (\frac{2x}{1} - \frac{x}{3})

5 = (\frac{6x - x}{3} = \frac{5x}{3})

5 = (\frac{5x}{3})

3 x 5 = 5x

15 = 5x

x = (\frac{15}{5})

= 3

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