If \(\frac{(C+x)}{x-3}=\frac{x+8}{3}\), which of the following could be an expression of \(C\) in terms of \(x\) ? A) \(3(1+x)\) B) \(x^2+2 x-24\) C) \(\frac{1}{3}(x+6)(x-4)\) D) \(\frac{1}{3}(x-3)(x+8)\)

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The correct answer is B) \(x^2+2x-24\).

Step by step solution

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Write down the given equation

The given equation is: \[\frac{(C+x)}{x-3}=\frac{x+8}{3}\]
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Cross-multiply the equation

Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions: \[(C+x)(3)=(x-3)(x+8)\]
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Expand both sides of the equation

Expand the equation: \[3C+3x=(x^2-3x+8x-24)\]
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Simplify the equation

Simplify the equation by combining like terms: \[3C+3x=x^2+5x-24\]
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Isolate the variable, C

In order to find the expression for C, isolate it on one side of the equation: \[3C=x^2+5x-24-3x\] Now simplify the equation: \[3C=x^2+2x-24\]
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Match the expression with one of the answer choices

We have found the expression for C: \[3C=x^2+2x-24\] Now, compare this expression with the given answer choices. We can see that the expression matches answer choice B: \(x^2+2x-24\). So, the correct answer is B) \(x^2+2x-24\).

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