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algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
375
B
75
C
25
D
15
Correct Answer: D
Choice Choice D is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 25 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Divide both sides by 5:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Choice B is incorrect because this results from adding 25 to 100: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Choice B is incorrect because this is the value of . You need to divide by 5.
Choice Choice A is incorrect because this results from multiplying 75 by 5: .