What is the value of x?

Question

13
x + 1 = 16
(2x + 3)
Responses
A no solutionno solution
B -34
- 3 4
C 34
3 4
D -43
- 4 3
E 43
4 3

Answer 1

Subtract 1 from both sides of the equation:
x = 15
Substitute x = 15 into the expression (2x + 3):
2(15) + 3 = 33
Answer: C) 34