Question

If x is a number that satisfies 3x -4 =8, can x be equal to 5?

Answer 1

Explanation:

To check if x = 5 satisfies the equation 3x - 4 = 8, we substitute x = 5 in the equation:

3(5) - 4 = 15 - 4 = 11

So, if x is a number that satisfies 3x - 4 = 8, then x cannot be equal to 5 because when 5 is substituted in the equation it does not satisfy the equation.