Question

Is x = 5 a solution to the equation 19 - x= 14?

A. Yes, because 19 - 5 = 14 is not true.
B. No, because 19 - 5 = 14 is not true.
C. Yes, because 19 - 5 = 14 is true.
D. No, because 19 - 5 = 14 is true.

Answer 1

I would say the answer is c.

Answer 2

C.

Explanation:

If you plug in the value of x (5) into the equation you get...

19-5=14

Then solve.

14=14

Is 14=14?

Yes!

Meaning that it is a solution.

Hope this helps!