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3x=6; =>x=2;

Therefore, 4x = 8;

Ans is (D).
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SOLUTION

If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

(A) - 24
(B) -8
(C) 0
(D) 8
(E) 24

\(3 - x = 2x - 3\) --> \(x=2\) --> \(4x=8\).

Answer: D.
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\(3-x=2x-3\)
\(2x+x=3+3\)
\(3x=6\)
\(x=2\)
\(4x=4*2 =8\)
correct answer option D
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The Official Guide For GMAT® Quantitative Review, 2ND Edition

If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

(A) - 24
(B) -8
(C) 0
(D) 8
(E) 24


Adding 3 and X to both sides we have 3 + 3 = 2x + x

6 = 3x leading to x = 2

if x = 2 then 4x = 4 x 2 = 8.

The answer is D.
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The Official Guide For GMAT® Quantitative Review, 2ND Edition

If 3 - x = 2x - 3, then 4x =

(A) - 24
(B) -8
(C) 0
(D) 8
(E) 24

Problem Solving
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Category: Algebra First-degree equations
Page: 67
Difficulty: 500

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Given: 3 - x = 2x - 3

Asked: 4x =?

3 - x = 2x - 3
3x = 6
x =2
4x = 8

IMO D
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