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Algebra
/ Linear equations in one variable
Difficulty: Easy
What value of is the solution to the given equation?
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Explanation
Choice A is correct. Applying the distributive property on the left-hand side of the given equation yields , or . Subtracting from each side of this equation yields . Dividing each side of this equation by yields .
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect. This is the solution to the equation , not .