Solve 5(x - 2) = 35.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. x = 9
- Step 1: Divide both sides by 5: x - 2 = 7.
- Step 2: Add 2: x = 9.
Answer
x = 9.
Why not the others: x = 5 forgets the bracket, x = 7 forgets to add 2 and x = 11 adds 2 in the wrong direction.
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