Set 13: Linear Equations

Choice C is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 2 x: $40= 4 x + 8$ 2. Subtract 8: $32= 4 x$ 3. Divide by 4: $8= x$ 4. Verify: $2(8) + 40 = 56$ and $6(8) + 8 = 56$ ✓ Choice A 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.