Which of the following is the value of x in the equation below? 4x- 3- 5x=24
A. -27
B. -6
C. 3
D. 21
to solve for x, we order like terms together and proceed as follows:
4x-3-5x=24
Add 3 to both sides of the equation
4x-3+3-5x=24+3
4x+3-3-5x=27
4x-5x=27
-x=27
Divide both sides by -1
-x/-1=27/-1
x= -27
Thus, the unknown value of x is -27
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following values is the greatest?
A. 9/2
B. 10/3
C. 4.4
D. 4.25
Answer Explanation
We are given a mix of fractions and decimals and to compare the numbers, we convert the given decimals to fractions.
4.4 becomes 44/10
4.25 becomes 425/100
Now the set of fractions for comparison are: 9/2, 10/3, 44/10, and 425/100. The least common denominator for 2, 3 and 10 is 300. Then,
9/2*300=1350
10/3*300=1000
44/10*300=1320
425/10*300=1275
From the above products, 9/2 gives the greatest value when the fractions are compared with the least common denominator of the given denominators.
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Q #2: Which of the following is 3/8 divided by 5/8?
A. 10/9
B. 9/10
C. 3/5
D. 5/12
Answer Explanation
When dividing fractions, the division sign is changed into multiply sign and the first fraction is multiplied by the inverse of the second fraction.
Change division to multiply sign and find invers of 5/8. The inverse of a fraction is inverting the given fraction. The denominator becomes the numerator and the numerator becomes the denominator.
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Q #3: 7x - 6= 3x - 26 Solve the equation above for x. Which of the following is the value for x?
A. -5
B. 6
C. 5
D. -8
Answer Explanation
Here we collect like terms together and solve for the unknown value of x.
7x-6=3x-26
Add 6 to both sides of the equation
7x-6+6=3x-26+6
7x=3x-20
Subtract 3x from both sides of the equation
7x-3x=-20
4x=-20
Divide both sides by 4
4x/-4=-20/4
x = -5
The value of x = -5
