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Linear equations in one variable SAT question

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If , the value of is between which of the following pairs of values?

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Choice B is correct. Multiplying both sides of the given equation by , or , yields , or . Subtracting  from both sides of this equation yields . Dividing both sides of this equation by yields . Therefore, if , then the value of is . It follows that of the given choices, the value of is between and .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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