Set 8: Linear Equations

Choice D is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Add 10: $4(x + 5) = 40$ 2. Divide by 4: $x + 5 = 10$ 3. Subtract 5: $x = 5$ 4. Verify: $4(5 + 5) - 10 = 40 - 10 = 30$ ✓ Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. 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.