Is x = 4 a solution to -10 + 5x = -10 - = Yes or no

Markus Zeller asked Jan 1, 2023

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Is x = 4 a solution to -10 + 5x = -10
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Markus Zeller asked Jan 1, 2023

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Answer:

Explanation:

-10 + 5x = -10

Let x = 4 and substitute into the equation

-10 + 5(4) = -10

-10 +20 = -10

10 = -10

This is not true so x=4 is not a solution

Dzmitry answered Jan 6, 2023

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