Set 9: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

If $10- 2(x - 3) = 4$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice Ahoice C is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 10: $-2(x - 3) = -6$ 2. Divide by -2: $x - 3 = 3$ 3. Add 3: $x = 6$ 4. Verify: $10- 2(6 - 3) = 10 - 6 = 4$ ✓ Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 6

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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