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Set 3: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: B

If 8x+1=1218x + 1 = 121, what is the value of xx?

A.

5

B.

15

✓ Correct
C.

25

D.

7

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. 1. Start: 8x+1=1218x + 1 = 121 Subtract 1: 8x=1208x = 120 Divide by 8: x=15x = 15 Therefore, x=15x = 15.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 15

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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