Does x=3 satisfy 2x-1=4? Explain your reasoning

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Hardywang · Answer 1 · 2022-04-02T19:56:28+0000

Answer:

No.

Explanation:

Plug in 'x' for 3.

$2(3)-1=4\\\\6-1=4\\\\\boxed{5\\eq 4}$

'x = 3' is not a solution because when plugged in the final product is a contradiction.

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