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Algebra practice question

Which value of x satisfies x/3 + 4 = 6?

  1. A. 6Correct
  2. B. 30
  3. C. 2/3
  4. D. 18

Answer: A. 6

x/3 = 2, so x = 6.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. 30
30 multiplies 10 by 3 instead of 2 by 3.
C. 2/3
2/3 divides 2 by 3 instead of multiplying.
D. 18
18 multiplies 6 by 3 without subtracting 4 first.

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