Set 5: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

If $12- 3(x - 2) = 6$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 12: $-3(x - 2) = -6$ 2. Divide by -3: $x - 2 = 2$ 3. Add 2: $x = 4$ 4. Verify: $12- 3(2) = 6$ ✓ 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 C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 4

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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