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Set 2: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: D

Solve for xx: 3(x+5)=393(x + 5) = 39

A.

4

B.

16

C.

18

D.

8

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Start: 3(x+5)=393(x + 5) = 39 Divide by 3: x+5=13x + 5 = 13 Subtract 5: x=8x = 8 Therefore, x=8x = 8.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 8

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

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