3
algebraSolve for :
A
55
B
2.2
C
1
D
25
Correct Answer: D
Choice Ahoice D is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Subtract 3 from both sides:
- Simplify:
- Multiply both sides by 5:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because this results from adding 3 to 8: , then . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Ahoice B is incorrect because this results from dividing 5 by 5: . We need to multiply.
Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because this results from adding 3 to 8: , then dividing by 5: .