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

$- 3$

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$0$

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$5$

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$\frac{13}{19}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$5$

The given expression are equal so
$3x-4=2x+1$
$3x-2x=1+4 x=5$ (after combining the like terms)
Like terms : The terms whose variables are same are called the like terms .
Hence option(C) is the correct answer and all other options are incorrect answers.

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