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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
5
B
9
C
245
D
35
Correct Answer: A
Choice Dhoice C is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 14 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Divide both sides by 7:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Dhoice B is incorrect because this results from adding 14 to 49: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Dhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of . You need to divide by 7.
Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because this results from multiplying 35 by 7: .