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Which value is a solution to the open sentence? 4x-5=31

A. 6

B. 12

C. 9

D. 14

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The answer is C. 9., because 31+5=36, which means you'd find what x equals. So since 9 times 4 equals 36 the answer is C.
User Bernie Habermeier
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4x-5=31

Add 5 to both sides
4x=36

Divide both sides by 4
x=9

Final answer: 9
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