7

Set 2: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: B

Solve for xx: 5(x+1)=405(x + 1) = 40

A.

17

B.

7

✓ Correct
C.

3

D.

14

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. 1. Start: 5(x+1)=405(x + 1) = 40 Divide by 5: x+1=8x + 1 = 8 Subtract 1: x=7x = 7 Therefore, x=7x = 7.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 7

Why others are wrong:
A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A 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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