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Set 3: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: C

The length of a rectangle is 2x+32x + 3 and the width is xx. If the perimeter is 42, what is the value of xx?

A.

4

B.

5

C.

6

✓ Correct
D.

7

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Perimeter Formula: P=2(L+W)P = 2(L + W) 2. Substitute: 42=2((2x+3)+x)42= 2((2 x + 3) + x) 3. Simplify: 42=2(3x+3)42=6x+642= 2(3 x + 3) \rightarrow 42 = 6 x + 6 4. Subtract 6: 36=6x36= 6 x 5. Divide by 6: x=6x = 6 6. Verify: L=15,W=6L=15, W=6. 2(15+6)=422(15+6) = 42 ✓ Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 6

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.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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