Question

How do you solve `1/3x-4=1`?

Answer 1

`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`