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Linear equations in one variable SAT question
Math · Algebra · Medium · Answer it here, explanation included.
If 
, what is the value of 
?
ExplanationShow
Choice A is correct. Adding the like terms on the left-hand side of the given equation yields 
. Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields 
.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from subtracting 5, not dividing by 5, on both sides of the equation . Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of x, not the value of 
. Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 
, not the value of .
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