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Set 5: Linear Equations

Explanation

Answer: A

If 34x=12\frac{3}{4}x = 12, what is the value of xx?

A.

16

✓ Correct
B.

9

C.

4

D.

36

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice Ahoice B is the correct answer. 1. Multiply by 4: 3x=483x = 48 2. Divide by 3: x=16x = 16 3. Verify: 34(16)=3(4)=12\frac{3}{4}(16) = 3(4) = 12 ✓ Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 16

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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