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Question

Solve the following: 5x - 7 = 48.

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x = 8
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x = 11
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x = 13
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x = 60
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Solution

The correct option is B x = 11
5x - 7 = 48
Solving by transposition method:
5x = 48 + 7
5x = 55
x =55÷5 = 11

Hence option 'b' is correct.

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