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algebra

Solve for xx: x5+x2=7\frac{x}{5} + \frac{x}{2} = 7

A

14

B

10

C

5

D

20

Correct Answer: B

Choice Ahoice C is the correct answer.

  1. LCD: 10
  2. Multiply by 10: 2x+5x=702x + 5x = 70
  3. Combine: 7x=707x = 70
  4. Divide by 7: x=10x = 10
  5. Verify: 2+5=72 + 5 = 7

Choice Ahoice C is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Ahoice D is incorrect because calculation error.