If 23x = 325, find the value of x
A
7
B
6
C
5
D
4
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
23x = 325
2 \(\times x^1 + 3 \times x^0 = 3 \times 5^1 + 2 \times 5^0\)
= 2x + 3 = 15 + 2
2x + 3 = 17
2x = 17 - 3
2x = 14
x = \(\frac{14}{2}\)
x = 7
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36932)