Solve the Equation $5 x - 16 = 3 ( x - 2 )$

question 19

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation. $5 x - 16 = 3 ( x - 2 )$

• A) \(x = 7\)
• B) \(x = - 2\)
• C) \(x = 5\)
• D) \(x = 11\)
• E) \(x = - 11\)

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