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For which of the following values of a will x = 5 be a solution to the equation ax +1=2x +26? (1) -4 (2) 5(3) 7(4) -10

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ax + 1 = 2x + 26

what must be the value of a if x = 5

To solve this, we have to substiture the value of x into the equation and then solvw for the value of a.

ax + 1 = 2x + 26

a (5) + 1 = 2 (5) + 26

5a + 1 = 10 + 26

5a = 10 + 26 -1

5a = 35

a = 35/ 5

a = 7

Answer : (3) 7

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