Find the Values of the Variables for Which the Statement $\left[ \begin{array} { l } \mathrm { a } \\ 7 \\ 5 \end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l } 5 \\ \mathrm { x } \\ 5 \end{array} \right]$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Find the values of the variables for which the statement is true, if possible.
- $\left[ \begin{array} { l } \mathrm { a } \\ 7 \\ 5 \end{array} \right] = \left[ \begin{array} { l } 5 \\ \mathrm { x } \\ 5 \end{array} \right]$

• A) \(\mathrm { a } = 7 ; \mathrm { x } = 5\)
• B) \(a = 7 ; x = 7\)
• C) \(a = 5 ; x = 7\)
• D) \(a = 5 ; x = 5\)

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