6

Set 2: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: A

Solve for xx: 5(x+8)=755(x + 8) = 75

A.

7

✓ Correct
B.

17

C.

14

D.

3

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Start: 5(x+8)=755(x + 8) = 75 Divide by 5: x+8=15x + 8 = 15 Subtract 8: x=7x = 7 Therefore, x=7x = 7.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 7

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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