A set of wheels sold in an online auction for $560. This was $35 more than three times the opening bid. How much was the opening bid?
A) $175
B) $165
C) $185
D) $180
E) $170

Name: A set of wheels sold in an online auction for $560. This was $35 more than three times the opening bid. How much was the opening bid? A) $175 B) $165 C) $185 D) $180 E) $170
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The correct equation to solve this problem is $560 = 3x + $35, where x is the opening bid. Solving for x gives $525 = 3x, so x = $175.

A Set of Wheels Sold in an Online Auction for $560