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algebra

If 5x+25=1005x + 25 = 100, what is the value of xx?

A

375

B

75

C

25

D

15

Correct Answer: D

Choice Choice D is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: 5x+25=1005x + 25 = 100
  2. Subtract 25 from both sides: 5x=100255x = 100 - 25
  3. Simplify: 5x=755x = 75
  4. Divide both sides by 5: x=755x = \frac{75}{5}
  5. Simplify: x=15x = 15
  6. Verify: 5(15)+25=75+25=1005(15) + 25 = 75 + 25 = 100

Choice Choice B is incorrect because this results from adding 25 to 100: 125125, then 125/5=25125/5 = 25. Wrong inverse operation.

Choice Choice B is incorrect because this is the value of 5x5x. You need to divide by 5.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because this results from multiplying 75 by 5: 375375.