Question

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

Answer 1

X=5

Explanation:

Answer 2

`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