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Which equations are correct? (Select each correct answer.)

a) 2x + 3 = 7
b) 3x - 5 = 12
c) 4x/2 = 6
d) 5x + 8 = 3x + 14

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Final answer:

All the equations presented (a) 2x + 3 = 7, (b) 3x - 5 = 12, (c) 4x/2 = 6, and (d) 5x + 8 = 3x + 14 are correct as they all have valid solutions after simplifying or solving for x.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which equations are correct, we must solve or simplify each one.

  • a) 2x + 3 = 7: Subtract 3 from both sides to isolate the term with x. 2x = 4. Then divide both sides by 2. x = 2. This is a valid solution.
  • b) 3x - 5 = 12: Add 5 to both sides. 3x = 17. Divide by 3 to solve for x: x = 17/3. This is also a correct equation.
  • c) 4x/2 = 6: Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction. 4x = 12. Now, divide by 4. x = 3. Again, this is correct.
  • d) 5x + 8 = 3x + 14: Subtract 3x from both sides. 2x + 8 = 14. Then, subtract 8 from both sides. 2x = 6. Divide both sides by 2. x = 3. This is correct as well.

All given equations are correct once solved.

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