Question

Is x = 6 a solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

No, Because if you plug in 6 into the equation you'd get 23.

To solve this equation you must...

First, subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x=12

Then, divide 12 by 3 to get your answer x=4

You can check this by plugging this into the equation.

3*4=12+5= 17

So, the correct answer to this question would be X=4

Hope this helps!!

Answer 2

• False

Explanation:

To check, let's substitute the value of x into the equation.

• => 3x + 5 = 17

Substituting value of x.

• => 3(6) + 5 = 17

Solving.

• => 18 + 5 = 17
• => 23 ≠ 17

Since 23 does not equal 17, the statement is false.