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When \(x\) is multiplied by \(3,\) the result is \(18\) more than the result of subtracting \(x\) from \(26.\) What is

by Vincen » Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:54 am

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When \(x\) is multiplied by \(3,\) the result is \(18\) more than the result of subtracting \(x\) from \(26.\) What is the value of \(x?\)

A) -4
B) -2
C) 11
D) 13
E) 22

Answer: C

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Re: When \(x\) is multiplied by \(3,\) the result is \(18\) more than the result of subtracting \(x\) from \(26.\) What

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:31 am
Vincen wrote: ↑
Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:54 am
 When \(x\) is multiplied by \(3,\) the result is \(18\) more than the result of subtracting \(x\) from \(26.\) What is the value of \(x?\)

A) -4
B) -2
C) 11
D) 13
E) 22

Answer: C

Solution:

We can create the following equation:

3x = 18 + 26 - x

4x = 44

x = 11

Answer: C

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