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What is the value of x in the equation 5(3x + 4) = 23?

43 over 15
three over 15
15 over 43
2 over 5

User Joniece
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2 Answers

4 votes

three over 15

Answer:

solution given:

5 (3x+4)=23

opening bracket

15x+20=23

15x=23-20

x=3/15

User Jlstr
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Answer:

  • B) three over 15

Explanation:

Solve the equation:

  • 5(3x + 4) = 23
  • 15x + 20 = 23
  • 15x = 23 - 20
  • 15x = 3
  • x = 3/15

Correct choice is B

User Wnrph
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