Question

If $3x-2=13$, then $x$ is

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

Answer 1

The correct option is D 5

$\text{Given,}3x-2=13$
$\Rightarrow 3x=13+2$ [Transposing 2 to the other side]
$\Rightarrow 3x=15$
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{15}{3}$ [Transposing 3 to the other side]
$\Rightarrow x=5$