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1.2 Linear Equations in One Variable - Single-variable equations (multi-step)
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What value of p satisfies the equation 5 p + 180 = 250 ?

A.

14

B.

65

C.

86

D.

250

What value of p satisfies the equation 5 p + 180 = 250 ?

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 A is correct. Subtracting 180 from both sides of the given equation yields 5 p = 70 . Dividing both sides of this equation by 5 yields p = 14 . Therefore, the value of p that satisfies the equation 5p+180=250 is 14 .

Choice B is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=505.

Choice C is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=610.

Choice D is incorrect. This value of p satisfies the equation 5p+180=1,430.