8

Set 3: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

Solve: 45x3=5\frac{4}{5}x - 3 = 5

A.

10

✓ Correct
B.

8

C.

5

D.

20

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. 1. Add 3: 45x=8\frac{4}{5}x = 8 2. Multiply by 5: 4x=404x = 40 3. Divide by 4: x=10x = 10 4. Verify: 45(10)3=83=5\frac{4}{5}(10) - 3 = 8 - 3 = 5 ✓ 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 10

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B 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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