Solve using the addition and multiplication principles together.
-37(x - 148)= 74
A)146
B)74
C)150
D)148

Name: Solve using the addition and multiplication principles together. -37(x - 148)= 74 A)146 B)74 C)150 D)148
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First, we need to use the addition principle to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

37(x - 148) = 74

Divide both sides by 37:

x - 148 = 2

Now we need to use the multiplication principle to solve for x:

x = 2 + 148 
x = 150

Therefore, the answer is choice C.

Solve Using the Addition and Multiplication Principles Together