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In the following question out of the four options only one is correct, write the correct answer:

The value of x, for which the expressions 3x-4 and 2x+1 become equal, is:

(a) -3

(b) 0

(c) 5

(d) 1

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Solution

Given expressions 3x-4 and 2x+1 are equal.
Then, $3 x - 4 = 2 x + 1 \Rightarrow 3 x - 2 x = 1 + 4 ∴ x = 5$
Hence, the value of x is 5.

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In the following question, out of the four options, only one is correct. Write the correct answer:

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