3
algebraSolve for :
A
6
B
2
C
42
D
18
Correct Answer: D
Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 4 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Multiply both sides by 3:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from adding 4 to 10: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of . You must multiply by 3.
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from dividing 6 by 3: . We need to multiply.