Question if-5-x

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Variables on both sides
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If 5x+4=4x+4+29, what is the value of x+4?

A.

-4

B.

25

C.

29

D.

33

If 5 x + 4 = 4 x + 4 + 29 , what is the

Hard-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in One Variable — Variables on both sides. 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. Subtracting 4x+4 from both sides of the given equation yields 1x+4=29, or x + 4 = 29 . Therefore, the value of x + 4 is 29 .

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

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of x , not x + 4 .

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