Set 14: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: B

Solve for $x$ : $3(x + 5) = 24$

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice B is the correct answer. 1. Divide by 3: $x + 5 = 8$ 2. Subtract 5: $x = 3$ 3. Verify: $3(8) = 24$ ✓ Choice C 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. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 3

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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