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If |253x14032|=132, find the value of x.

A.

5

B.

8

C.

6

D.

3

Correct answer is B

|253x14032|=132

2|1432|(5)|x402|+3|x103|=132

2(212)+5(2x)+3(3x)=132

20+10x+9x=132

19x=152

x=8