10
algebraSolve:
A
20
B
10
C
100
D
1000
Correct Answer: B
Choice Dhoice B is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 50 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Divide both sides by 10:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Dhoice A is incorrect because this results from adding 50 to 150: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because this is the value of . You need to divide by 10.
Choice Dhoice D is incorrect because this results from multiplying 100 by 10: .