Question what-i
1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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What is the solution to the equation 
?
A.
1
B.
1.5
C.
2
D.
4
What is the solution to the equation ?
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. Subtracting 3 from both sides of the given equation yields 
. Dividing both sides by 2 results in 
.
Choices A and B are incorrect and may result from computational errors. Choice D is incorrect. This is the value of 
.
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