Question

If $\frac{x+b}{7}=2,$ and $b=2$, then the value of $x$ is

• A. 14
• B. 10
• C. 12
• D. 16

Answer 1

The correct option is C 12

The value of $b$ is given as 2.

Now, $\frac{x+b}{7}=2$
$x+b=2\times 7x=14-bx=14-2\text{[Substituting b=2]}x=12$

Hence, the value of $x$ is 12.