Set 1: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: D

Solve: $5(x - 2) + 3 = 18$

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice B is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 3: $5(x - 2) = 15$ 2. Divide by 5: $x - 2 = 3$ 3. Add 2: $x = 5$ 4. Verify: $5(3) + 3 = 18$ ✓ Choice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice A 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 5

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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