Set 14: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

If $8x - 6 = 5x + 9$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 5 x: $3x - 6 = 9$ 2. Add 6: $3x = 15$ 3. Divide by 3: $x = 5$ 4. Verify: $8(5) - 6 = 34$ and $5(5) + 9 = 34$ ✓ 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. Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

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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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