Question

If 14 - x = 5, what is the value of 3x?
a. 4
c. 57
b. 10
d. 27

Answer 1

Hello Desiraebrown05!

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If 14 - x = 5, what is the value of 3x?

a. 4

c. 57

b. 10

d. 27

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Let's find the value of 'x' first.

$\tt14 - x = 5 \\ \tt-x = 5 - 14 \\ \tt -x = -9 \\ \underline{\underline{ \bf \: x = 9}}$

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Now, let's solve for 3x.

$\tt \: 3x \\ = \tt \: 3 \times 9 \\ = \large \boxed{ \boxed{ \bf \: 27}}$

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• The correct answer is option d) 27.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The choice d. 27

Step-by-step explanation:

$14 - x = 5 \\ x = 14 - 5 \\ x = 9 \\ \\ 3x = 3(9) = 27$

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