Question

Solving Equations
True or False

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

If 5
`(1)/(4)` is a solution to the equation, then substituting the value for x into the left side and evaluating should equal the right side 9

change the mixed number into an improper fraction

5
`(1)/(4)` =
`(21)/(4)` , then

2 ×
`(21)/(4)` - 1
`(1)/(2)`

=
`(21)/(2)` - 1
`(1)/(2)`

= 10
`(1)/(2)` - 1
`(1)/(2)` = 9

Hence 5
`(1)/(4)` is a solution to the equation