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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
50
B
10
C
10
D
2
Correct Answer: A
Choice Bhoice D is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Add 4 to both sides:
- Simplify:
- Multiply both sides by 5:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from subtracting 4 from 6: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this is the value of . You must multiply by 5.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from dividing 10 by 5: . We need to multiply.