Write an equation to represent the number puzzle. Use x as the
variable. Then find the solution using guess-check-and-improve.
5 times a number, plus 1, is equal to 9 added to 3 times the number.
What is the number?
a. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4 c. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 3
b. 5x − 1 = 9 + 3x, 5 d. 5x + 1 = 9 + 3x, 4.5