3

Set 4: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: D

Solve: 3(2x)+4x=503(2x) + 4x = 50

A.

25

B.

2

C.

10

D.

5

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Simplify: 6x+4x=506x + 4 x = 50 2. Combine: 10x=5010x = 50 3. Divide: x=5x = 5 4. Verify: 3(10)+20=503(10) + 20 = 50 ✓ 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 B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 5

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

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