How the equation $3 x - 4 = 5$ looks like after removing the constant on the left side of the equation?

3 x = 1

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3 x = 9

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3 x = 4

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3 x = 54

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Solution

The correct option is B $3 x = 9$
Given, $3 x - 4 = 5$

Add 4 to both sides of the equation to eliminate the constant on the left side of the equation.
$3 x - 4 + 4 = 5 + 4 3 x = 9$

Hence, (b.) is the correct choice.

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