What is the value of x if 5x - 3 = 2x + 12?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium SAT item. Correct choice: A. 5.
- A. 5 ✓
- B. 3
Why not B: “3” is not 5.
- C. 9
Why not C: “9” is not 5.
- D. 15
Why not D: “15” is not 5.
Correct answer
A. 5
Explanation
5 is the value that answers “What is the value of x if 5x - 3 = 2x + 12” (option A). Option B (3) is a different value from 5. Option C (9) is a different value from 5. Option D (15) is a different value from 5. Keep 5 as the SAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: SAT, Math, Algebra, American Exams
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