Question if-2-x

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If 2 x = 12 , what is the value of 9 x ?

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If 2 x = 12 , what is the value of 9 x ?

Medium-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

The correct answer is 54 . Dividing both sides of the given equation by 2 yields x=6. Multiplying both sides of this equation by 9 yields 9x=54. Thus, the value of 9x is 54 .