Set 12: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: D

If $2(5x + 3) = 26$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Divide by 2: $5x + 3 = 13$ 2. Subtract 3: $5x = 10$ 3. Divide by 5: $x = 2$ 4. Verify: $2(13) = 26$ ✓ Choice A 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:

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The correct answer is 2

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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