From the set {2, 17, 19}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the equation true.

54x = 864

A 17

B 2

C 19

D none of these

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Luciana

28 March, 06:54

From the set {2, 17, 19}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the equation true.

54x = 864

A 17

B 2

C 19

D none of these

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Lamont Manning · Answer 1

54x = 864

A. x = 17 → 54 (17) = 918 ≠ 864

B. x = 2 → 54 (2) = 108 ≠ 864

C. x = 19 → 54 (19) = 1,026 ≠ 864

Answer: D. none of these

Solution

54x = 864 divide both sides by 54

x = 16

From the set {2, 17, 19}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the equation true.54x = 864A 17B 2C 19D none of these

From the set {2, 17, 19}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the equation true.

54x = 864

A 17

B 2

C 19

D none of these