Solve the equation for x: 3x - 7 = 14

A x = 21

B x = 7

C x = 3

D x = 1/3

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Add 7 to both sides: 3x = 21. Then, divide both sides by 3: x = 7.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Solve the equation for x: 3x - 7 = 14" is Option B: x = 7.

The other options — A) x = 21, C) x = 3, D) x = 1/3 — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Add 7 to both sides: 3x = 21. Then, divide both sides by 3: x = 7.

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Solve the equation for x: 3x - 7 = 14

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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