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Set 11: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

If 0.3x+0.2x=53x + 0.2x = 5, what is the value of xx?

A.

25

B.

50

C.

1

D.

10

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Combine: 0.5x=50.5x = 5 2. Divide by 0.5: x=10x = 10 3. Verify: 3+2=53+ 2 = 5 ✓ Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 10

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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