Question if-4-x

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If 4 x = 3 , what is the value of 24 x ?

A.

9 2

B.

6

C.

18

D.

72

If 4 x = 3 , what is the value of 24 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

Choice C is correct. It’s given that 4x=3. Multiplying each side of this equation by 6 yields 24x=18. Therefore, the value of 24 x is 18 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of 6 x , not 24 x .

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of 8 x , not 24 x .

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 96 x , not 24 x .