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If x[-5{-4(-a)}]+6[-3{-3(-a)<>}]=6a, then the value of x is:

Options

A

-3

B

-1

C

2

D

0

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Correct Answer :

Option A

-3

Solution :

The correct option is -3.

To find the value of x, we simplify the expressions inside the grouping symbols (parentheses, braces, and brackets) step-by-step according to the order of operations.

Step 1: Simplify the innermost parentheses.

In both terms, simplify the product of negative signs:

-4(-a)=4a

-3(-a)=3a

Step 2: Simplify the expressions inside the curly braces.

Substitute the results from Step 1 into the braces:

First term's brace: -5{4a}=-20a

Second term's brace: -3{3a}=-9a

Step 3: Simplify the expressions inside the square brackets.

Now substitute the simplified brace values back into the equation:

First term: x[-20a]=-20ax

Second term: 6[-9a]=-54a

Step 4: Rewrite and solve the simplified equation.

Substitute both terms back into the original equation:

-20ax-54a=6a

Add 54a to both sides:

-20ax=6a+54a

-20ax=60a

Divide both sides by -20a (assuming a0):

x=60a-20a

x=-3

Thus, the value of x is -3.

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