If (2x + 5) / 3 = 9, find the values of x.
(A) 11
(B) 12
(C) 22
(D) 27
Answer: (A) 11
Solution:
(2x + 5) / 3 = 9
(2x + 5) = 27
2x = 27 – 5
x = 22 / 2
x = 11
(A) 11
(B) 12
(C) 22
(D) 27
Answer: (A) 11
Solution:
(2x + 5) / 3 = 9
(2x + 5) = 27
2x = 27 – 5
x = 22 / 2
x = 11