MediumMath· Algebra· Linear equations in one variable· MCQ
If , what is the value of ?
A
2
B
5
C
7
D
12
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Choice A is correct. Adding the like terms on the left-hand side of the given equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting 5, not dividing by 5, on both sides of the equation . Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of x, not the value of . Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of , not the value of .
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