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Set 2: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: A

If x=5x = 5, what is the value of 5x+15x + 1?

A.

26

✓ Correct
B.

13

C.

36

D.

16

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Substitute x=5x = 5 5(5)+15(5) + 1 =25+1= 25 + 1 =26= 26 Therefore, 5x+1=265x + 1 = 26 when x=5x = 5.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 26

Why others are wrong:
B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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