Question

-2 is a solution of 5x + 3 = 13

True OR False

Answer 1

False.

Replace x with -2 and simplify. 5(-2) + 3 = 13

Multiply. -10 + 3 = 13

Add. -7 = 13

This is not true, so -2 is not a solution, therefore the answer to the question is false.