benjhallman0816
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  • 11-08-2021
  • Mathematics
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The value of x in the expression 2x/3 - 7 = 5
is
A---8
B---24
C---18
D---36

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mhanifa
mhanifa mhanifa
  • 11-08-2021

Answer:

  • C. 18

Step-by-step explanation:

  • 2x/3 - 7 = 5
  • 2x/3 = 5 + 7
  • 2x/3 = 12
  • 2x = 3*12
  • 2x = 36
  • x = 36/2
  • x = 18

Correct choice is C

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Аноним Аноним
  • 12-08-2021

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{2x}{3}-7=5[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto \dfrac{2x-21}{3}=5[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x-21=5(3)[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x-21=15[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x=15+21[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto 2x=36[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto x=\dfrac{36}{2}[/tex]

[tex]\\ \sf\longmapsto x=18[/tex]

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