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Is 7x - 5 =2x + 8 true when x =2

User Shiami
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Plug in 2 for x

7(2) - 5 = 2(2) +8

14 -5 = 4 + 8

9 = 12

9 does not equal to 12, which means it's not true.

User Splattael
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Answer:

No its not true

Explanation:

(7x2)-5= 14-5= 9

(2x2)+8= 4+8= 12

9=12

User PengOne
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