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Three times a number, x, increased by four is equal to five times the number, x. Which equation can be used to solve for x?


a.3x+5x=4

b.3x+4=5x

c.3x=4+5x

d.3x-4=5x

Verified Answer :

its B cause 3times a number x increased by 4 is equal to five the number x.3x+4=5x

Answer:

The value of x is 2 .

Option (b) is correct .

Step-by-step explanation:

As given

Three times a number, x, increased by four is equal to five times the number, x.

Thus the equation becomes

3x + 4 = 5x

5x - 3x = 4

2x = 4

\(x = \frac{4}{2}\)

x = 2

Therefore the value of x is 2 .

Option (b) is correct .

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