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(E) 6x
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Given data:
y = 3x
z = 2y

Therefore, z can be rewritten as 2(3x) = 6x

Since we need to find the value of the expression in terms of x,

x + y + z = x + 3x + 6x = 10x(Option A)
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If y = 3x, and z = 2y, then in terms of x, x + y + z =

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Let x = 1

So, y = 3 & z = 6

Hence, \(x + y + z\) = \(1 + 6 + 3\) = \(10\)

Thus, in terms of x the value of \(x + y + z\) = \(10\)

Hence, answer must be (A) \(10x\)
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z = 2y
y = 3x
so z = 2(3x) = 6x

x + 3x + 6x = 10x
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If y = 3x, and z = 2y, then in terms of x, x + y + z =

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Variables in the answer choices tell you to choose your own values! The phrase 'in terms of' is another clue that this will work.

Let's say x = 1.

Then y = 3 and z = 6.

x + y + z = 1 + 3 + 6 = 10.

Plug x into the answer choices to see which one equals 10. In this case it's A.
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If y = 3x, and z = 2y, then in terms of x, x + y + z =

(A) 10x
(B) 9x
(C) 8x
(E) 6x
(E) 5x

Just substitute the values into the last equation

x+3x+6x=10x,option A
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