Set 14: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: A

If 0. $25x + 0.5 = 2.5$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 0.5: $0.25x = 2.0$ 2. Divide by 0.25: $x = 8$ 3. Verify: $0.25(8) + 0.5 = 2 + 0.5 = 2.5$ ✓ Choice C 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 D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 8

Why others are wrong:

B: Choice B 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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