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Set 15: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: A

Solve: 2x+25=7x52x + 25 = 7x - 5

A.

6

✓ Correct
B.

20

C.

4

D.

30

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 2 x: 25=5x525= 5 x - 5 2. Add 5: 30=5x30= 5 x 3. Divide by 5: 6=x6= x 4. Verify: 2(6)+25=372(6) + 25 = 37 and 7(6)5=377(6) - 5 = 37 ✓ Choice D 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.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 6

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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