PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Practice Question 224

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Easy

Category: Heart of Algebra/Linear Equations

Getting to the Answer: Think about the best strategy to answer the question. If you distribute the , it creates messy numbers. Instead, clear the fraction by multiplying both sides of the equation by 3. Then, use inverse operations to solve for x:

Choice (A) is correct.