Question if-x-7

1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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If x = 7 , what is the value of x + 20 ?

A.

13

B.

20

C.

27

D.

34

If x = 7 , what is the value of x + 20 ?

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 x = 7 . Substituting 7 for x into the given expression x + 20 yields 7+20, which is equivalent to 27 .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of x + 6 .

Choice B is incorrect. This is the value of x + 13 .

Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of x + 27 .