Set 3: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: C

If $4(x - 1) + 5 = 17$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 5: $4(x - 1) = 12$ 2. Divide by 4: $x - 1 = 3$ 3. Add 1: $x = 4$ 4. Verify: $4(3) + 5 = 17$ ✓ 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.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 4

Why others are wrong:

A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: Choice B 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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