3

Set 15: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

Solve: 5x+2x+4=255x + 2x + 4 = 25

A.

7

B.

3

✓ Correct
C.

4

D.

21

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. 1. Combine: 7x+4=257x + 4 = 25 2. Subtract 4: 7x=217x = 21 3. Divide by 7: x=3x = 3 4. Verify: 15+6+4=2515+ 6 + 4 = 25 ✓ Choice D 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. Choice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 3

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

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