Set 12: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: B

Solve for $x$ : $\frac{1}{2}x + 5 = 11$

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 5: $\frac{1}{2}x = 6$ 2. Multiply by 2: $x = 12$ 3. Verify: $\frac{1}{2}(12) + 5 = 6 + 5 = 11$ ✓ Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 12

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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