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algebra

If x35=2\frac{x}{3} - 5 = 2, what is the value of xx?

A

9

B

-9

C

21

D

7

Correct Answer: C

Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: x35=2\frac{x}{3} - 5 = 2
  2. Add 5 to both sides: x3=2+5\frac{x}{3} = 2 + 5
  3. Simplify: x3=7\frac{x}{3} = 7
  4. Multiply both sides by 3: x=7×3x = 7 \times 3
  5. Simplify: x=21x = 21
  6. Verify: 2135=75=2\frac{21}{3} - 5 = 7 - 5 = 2

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting 5 from 2: 25=32 - 5 = -3, then multiplying? Or maybe adding 5 to 2 to get 7, but then adding 2? No, likely calculating 2+5=72+5=7 but then thinking x=9x=9 for some reason.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of x3\frac{x}{3}. You must multiply by 3 to find xx.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from subtracting 5 from 2: 3-3, then multiplying by 3: 9-9.