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The top of a table has dimensions 2 ft

by x+3 ft
and has an area of 8 ft2
.

Which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x
for this situation?

5 answers

The equation that can be used to find the value of x for this situation is:

2(x + 3) = 8
The top of a table has dimensions 2 ft
by x+3 ft
and has an area of 8 ft2
.

Which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x
for this situation?
The equation that can be used to find the value of x for this situation is:

2(x + 3) = 8
Solve the equation for x
.

x=
Responses
A 0.5
0 point 5
B 2.5
2 point 5
C 1
1
D 1.5
To solve the equation 2(x + 3) = 8 for x:

First, distribute 2 to the terms inside the parentheses:
2x + 6 = 8

Next, subtract 6 from both sides of the equation:
2x = 2

Finally, divide both sides of the equation by 2:
x = 1

Therefore, the value of x is 1.

So, the correct answer is C) 1.