9
algebraIf , what is the value of ?
A
-2
B
4.5
C
18
D
9
Correct Answer: C
Choice Bhoice C is the correct answer.
- Start with the equation:
- Add 5 to both sides:
- Simplify:
- Multiply both sides by 2:
- Simplify:
- Verify: ✓
Choice Bhoice C is incorrect because this results from subtracting 5 from 4: , then multiplying by 2: . Wrong inverse operation.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this is the value of . You must multiply by 2.
Choice Bhoice D is incorrect because this results from dividing 9 by 2: . We need to multiply.