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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