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algebra

If 7x+14=497x + 14 = 49, what is the value of xx?

A

5

B

9

C

245

D

35

Correct Answer: A

Choice Dhoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: 7x+14=497x + 14 = 49
  2. Subtract 14 from both sides: 7x=49147x = 49 - 14
  3. Simplify: 7x=357x = 35
  4. Divide both sides by 7: x=357x = \frac{35}{7}
  5. Simplify: x=5x = 5
  6. Verify: 7(5)+14=35+14=497(5) + 14 = 35 + 14 = 49

Choice Dhoice B is incorrect because this results from adding 14 to 49: 6363, then 63/7=963/7 = 9. Wrong inverse operation.

Choice Dhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of 7x7x. You need to divide by 7.

Choice Dhoice C is incorrect because this results from multiplying 35 by 7: 245245.