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Set 5: Trigonometry

Explanation

Answer: C

If x=5x = 5, what is the value of 8x+38x + 3?

A.

33

B.

21

C.

43

✓ Correct
D.

53

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Substitute x=5x = 5 8(5)+38(5) + 3 =40+3= 40 + 3 =43= 43 Therefore, 8x+3=438x + 3 = 43 when x=5x = 5.

Key Steps:

Apply the appropriate mathematical formula

The correct answer is 43

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.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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