If , what is the value of ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 54

  1. Step 1: Isolate the variable term in the equation : Subtract 8 from both sides: .
  2. Step 2: Divide both sides by 5 to solve for : .
  3. Step 3: Multiply by 6 to find the value of : .
Answer
54.
Why not the others: 59 adds to ; 45 is ; 53 is the constant term on the right; 9 is the value of itself.

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