Consider the number set: 11, 12, 13, 14 Which value of x in the number set makes the equation 3x+2x-45=20 true? a.) 11 / b.) 12 / c.) 13 / d.) 14

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Aayush Khandelwal · Answer 1 · 2022-09-27T14:25:34+0000

Answer:

Answer c) (13)

Explanation:

Begin with 3x+2x-45=20. Go through the steps of solving this for x.

Combining like terms, we get 5x = 65.

Dividing both sides by 5, we get x = 13.

Answer c) (13) is the correct answer/solution/root.