Question if-3-x

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If 3 x - 27 = 24 , what is the value of x - 9 ?

A.

1

B.

8

C.

24

D.

35

If 3 x - 27 = 24 , what is the value of x - 9

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

Choice B is correct. Dividing each side of the given equation by 3 yields x - 9 = 8 . Therefore, the value of x - 9 is 8 .

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

Choice C is incorrect. This is the value of 3 x - 27 , not x - 9 .

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