Question

What value of x makes this statement true?

3x=2x+12

A) 2
B) 5
C) 6
D) 12

Answer 1

The value of x = 12, makes the statement
`3x=2x+12` true

Option D is correct option.

Explanation:

What value of x makes this statement true?

`3x=2x+12`

We need to solve the equation to find value of x

`3x=2x+12`

Subtract 2x on both sides

`3x-2x=2x+12-2x\\x=12`

So, the value of x is: x=12

So, The value of x = 12, makes the statement
`3x=2x+12` true

Option D is correct option.