Set 9: Linear Equations (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

If $2(3x - 1) = 16$ , what is the value of $x$ ?

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer. 1. Divide by 2: $3x - 1 = 8$ 2. Add 1: $3x = 9$ 3. Divide by 3: $x = 3$ 4. Verify: $2(8) = 16$ ✓ 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.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 3

Why others are wrong:

A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

B: Choice B 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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