Question

Solutions for Linear Equations
Consider this equation.

5x + 12 = 57

Question 1
Which value of x is a solution for the given equation?
Responses
A 55
B 77
C 99
D 13

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 5x + 12 = 57 \), we can follow these steps:

1. Subtract 12 from both sides of the equation:

\[
5x + 12 - 12 = 57 - 12
\]
\[
5x = 45
\]

2. Next, divide both sides by 5:

\[
x = \frac{45}{5} = 9
\]

Now, let's check the options provided:
- A: 55
- B: 77
- C: 99
- D: 13

None of the provided options (A, B, C, D) is 9, which is the correct solution for the equation \( 5x + 12 = 57 \).

It seems there might be no correct answer among the options given.