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Here is a linear equation in x: 8x- 19 =-4-7x

Is 5 a solution to the equation? That is,is x=5 a solution to the equation

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Answer:

X=5

Explanation:

User Julien Guertault
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8x-19=-4-7x

8x+7x-19+19=-4+19-7x+7x

15x=15

(15x)/(15)=(15)/(15)

x=1
To prove:

8-19=-4-7

-11=-11
Therefore x≠5
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