solution to an equation - Is g a solution of the equation 3g + 1 = 31?

Sangeetha Pulapaka (last edited 3 years ago) (Expert, Educator @Qalaxia)

STEP 1: Recall what is a solution

STEP 2: Find the solution

3g + 1 = 31

Solve for g

3g + 1 - 1 = 31 - 1

3g = 30

\frac{3g}{3} = \frac{30}{3}

g = 10

g = 10 is a solution to the given equation.

So, g is a solution