Multiple choice softskills creativity

If 3x + x = 2x + 2y , which of these statements is true?

  1. x is greater than y

  2. y is greater than x

  3. More information is needed to descover the relationship between the two values

  4. x = y

  5. 2x = y

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Simplify the left side: 3x + x = 4x. So 4x = 2x + 2y. Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x = 2y. Divide by 2: x = y. Option D is correct.