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X = 19 is a solution for the equation 14 + x = 36 true or false

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We replace the value of x with the value 19 and, if the result is an identity, then x=19 is a solution:


\begin{gathered} 14+x=36 \\ 14+19=36 \\ 33\\e36 \end{gathered}

As the result is not an identiy, x=19 is not a solution to the expression.

Answer: False.

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