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Set 2: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: A

Solve: 4x2=2x+84x - 2 = 2x + 8

A.

5

✓ Correct
B.

10

C.

2.5

D.

3

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Subtract 2 x: 2x2=82x - 2 = 8 2. Add 2: 2x=102x = 10 3. Divide by 2: x=5x = 5 4. Verify: 202=1820- 2 = 18 and 10+8=1810+ 8 = 18 ✓ Choice C 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 B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 5

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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