Solve for x: (2x/3) + 1 = (7x/15) + 3

Ax = 5

Bx = 10

Cx = 15

Dx = 30

Answer & Solution

Correct answer: B. x = 10

Multiply both sides by 15 (LCM of 3 and 15): 10x + 15 = 7x + 45. Then 3x = 30 so x = 10. Verify: LHS = 20/3 + 1 = 23/3 RHS = 70/15 + 3 = 14/3 + 9/3 = 23/3. ✓

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