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Find the value of x that makes the statement true.

43 = 16 + 3x

A. –19
B. 29
C. 9
D. 39

2 Answers

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Here's how you can solve the equation:

43 = 16 + 3x \\ 43 - 16 = 3x \\ 27 = 3x \\ x = (27)/(3) \\ x = 9
Thus the answer is C.9

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User Mark Timothy
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c is the correct answer
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