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Set 13: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

Solve: x2+x5=7\frac{x}{2} + \frac{x}{5} = 7

A.

20

B.

14

C.

35

D.

10

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. LCD: 10 2. Multiply by 10: 5x+2x=705x + 2 x = 70 3. Combine: 7x=707x = 70 4. Divide by 7: x=10x = 10 5. Verify: 5+2=75+ 2 = 7 ✓ 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 C 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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