If , what is the value of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 5

  1. Step 1: Subtract from both sides to isolate the variable term: .
  2. Step 2: Divide both sides by to solve for : .
Answer
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Why not the others: Dividing by before subtracting gives , while failing to divide leaves .

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