Question 16-x-3

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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16 x + 30 = 190

Which equation has the same solution as the given equation?

A.

16 x = 30

B.

16 x = 130

C.

16 x = 160

D.

16 x = 190

16 x + 30 = 190 Which equation has the same solution as the given equation?

Easy-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. It’s given that 16x+30=190. Subtracting 30 from each side of this equation yields 16x=160. Therefore, the equation 16x=160 is equivalent to the given equation and has the same solution.

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.