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algebra

If x25=4\frac{x}{2} - 5 = 4, what is the value of xx?

A

-2

B

4.5

C

18

D

9

Correct Answer: C

Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer.

  1. Start with the equation: x25=4\frac{x}{2} - 5 = 4
  2. Add 5 to both sides: x2=4+5\frac{x}{2} = 4 + 5
  3. Simplify: x2=9\frac{x}{2} = 9
  4. Multiply both sides by 2: x=9×2x = 9 \times 2
  5. Simplify: x=18x = 18
  6. Verify: 1825=95=4\frac{18}{2} - 5 = 9 - 5 = 4

Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting 5 from 4: 1-1, then multiplying by 2: 2-2. Wrong inverse operation.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of x2\frac{x}{2}. You must multiply by 2.

Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from dividing 9 by 2: 4.54.5. We need to multiply.