Question 1-4-x-

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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14x+5-13x+5=-7

What value of x  is the solution to the given equation?

A.

-12

B.

-5

C.

79

D.

204

1 4 x + 5 - 1 3 x + 5 = - 7 What value

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Single-variable equations (multi-step). Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice C is correct. For the given equation, x+5 is a factor of both terms on the left-hand side. Therefore, the given equation can be rewritten as 14-13x+5=-7, or 312-412x+5=-7, which is equivalent to -112x+5=-7. Multiplying both sides of this equation by -12 yields x+5=84. Subtracting 5 from both sides of this equation yields x=79

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of x for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals 7 12 , not -7 .

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of x for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals 0 , not -7 .

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of x for which the left-hand side of the given equation equals - 209 12 , not -7 .