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Set 11: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

Solve: 10x20=5x+510x - 20 = 5x + 5

A.

3

B.

5

✓ Correct
C.

25

D.

15

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice C is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 5 x: 5x20=55x - 20 = 5 2. Add 20: 5x=255x = 25 3. Divide by 5: x=5x = 5 4. Verify: 10(5)20=3010(5) - 20 = 30 and 5(5)+5=305(5) + 5 = 30 ✓ Choice A 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. Choice D 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.
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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