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Solve: 5x − 12 = 3x + 8

A 8
B 10
C 4
D 6

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

5x − 3x = 8 + 12 → 2x = 20 → x = 10.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Solve: 5x − 12 = 3x + 8" is Option B: 10.

The other options — A) 8, C) 4, D) 6 — are incorrect for this DAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: 5x − 3x = 8 + 12 → 2x = 20 → x = 10.

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