College Algebra CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the College Algebra CLEP exam with our comprehensive quiz. Our engaging questions, hints, and detailed explanations will help ensure you're ready to ace your test and earn college credit faster!

Practice this question and more.

What is the solution to the equation 8 (x – 3) = 10?

14
6
2
-1

The correct answer is: 6

To solve this equation, we can use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis 8(x-3) = 10 8x-24 = 10 Next, we can add 24 to both sides to isolate the variable: 8x = 34 Finally, we can divide both sides by 8 to solve for x: x = 34/8 = 4.25 Therefore, the correct answer is B: 6. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not follow the proper logic and steps to solve this equation. Taking away 3 from x and then multiplying it by 8 should result in a number greater than 8, making A and C incorrect. Option D is incorrect as it does not involve multiplication in its calculation.