The value of c + d can be found by dividing both sides of the given equation by 3. This yields c+d=35​Choice A is incorrect. If the value of c+d is 53​,then 3×53​=5; however,59​is not equal to 5. Choice C is incorrect. If the value of c+d is 3, then 3×3=5; however, $9 is not equal to 5. < br>Choice D is incorrect. If the value of c+d is 5, then 3×5=5; however, 15 is not equal to 5$.