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algebra

Solve for xx: x3+4=10\frac{x}{3} + 4 = 10

A

6

B

2

C

42

D

18

Correct Answer: D

Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: x3+4=10\frac{x}{3} + 4 = 10
  2. Subtract 4 from both sides: x3=104\frac{x}{3} = 10 - 4
  3. Simplify: x3=6\frac{x}{3} = 6
  4. Multiply both sides by 3: x=6×3x = 6 \times 3
  5. Simplify: x=18x = 18
  6. Verify: 183+4=6+4=10\frac{18}{3} + 4 = 6 + 4 = 10

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from adding 4 to 10: 1414, then 14×3=4214 \times 3 = 42. Wrong inverse operation.

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

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from dividing 6 by 3: 22. We need to multiply.