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Linear Equations — Test

Question 8 • Mathematics 8

Follow the steps and finish the solution. 7 times open paren x minus 3 close paren is equal to 28 Distributive property 7 x minus 21 is equal to 28 Addition property of equality 7 x is equal to 49 Division property of equality x is equal to ____ What is the value of x ?

Answer
A
56
B
42
C
7
D
9

Explanation

After adding 21 to both sides, the equation is 7x = 49. Divide both sides by 7 to get x = 49 ÷ 7 = 7. The correct choice is 7.

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